Pear (noun)

  1. A fruit that is typically round or oval in shape, with a thin skin, a juicy flesh, and a central core containing seeds.
  2. A tree that bears pears as fruit.
  3. A shape that is similar to the shape of a pear.

Origin:

From old english pere, which is derived from the latin pirum, which is of unknown origin but is related to the greek πῦρος (pyrōs) meaning fire.

Examples:

  1. She picked a ripe pear from the tree.
  2. He liked to eat pears with cheese.
  3. The pear-shaped bottle was a unique design.
  4. The pear-shaped diamond was worth a fortune.
  5. The pear-shaped body was considered ideal for women.
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