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pear tree

nounfeminine/pɨˈɾɐjɾɐ/medium

pe·rei·ra

Definition

A tree of the genus Pyrus, which bears pears.
We have an old pear tree in the garden that still produces fruit.
The pear tree's blossoms are a sure sign of spring.
Common collocations
pear tree orchardblossom of the pear tree

Etymology

Do latim *pirarius* (relativo à pera), de *pirum* (pera).

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