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snow pear
noun
- a small tree, Pyrus nivalis, of eastern Europe and Asia Minor, having showy flowers and nearly globe-shaped fruit.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of snow pear1
First recorded in 1855–60
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Example Sentences
Finally, the actual meal-ender: a tender, subtle Chinese snow pear deep-fried in a beignet-like crust.
From New York Times
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