pear
UK: peə | US: pɛr
n. A sweet, juicy fruit with a rounded shape, tapering toward the stalk, typically with green or yellow skin and fine-grained flesh.
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The word "pear" traces back to Old English pere or peru, derived from Latin pirum (plural pira), meaning "pear fruit." The Latin term likely originated from a Mediterranean substrate language, as the pear tree (Pyrus) was cultivated widely in ancient Europe. Over time, the word evolved phonetically into Middle English pere before stabilizing as "pear" in Modern English. Unlike many compound words, "pear" retains a simple, unbroken structure reflecting its ancient roots.
She packed a ripe pear in her lunchbox.
The orchard grows apples, pears, and plums.
This dessert is made with caramelized pears and cinnamon.
He prefers the crisp texture of Asian pears.
The juice from the pear stained the tablecloth.