Definition for PEAR

PEAR, n. [Sax. pera; Sp. Port. and It. pera; D. peer; G. birn; Sw. paron; Dan. pære; Arm. peren; W. pêr; L. pyrum.]

The fruit of the Pyrus communis, of many varieties, some of which are delicious to the taste.

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