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pear

 

[ pษ›r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

fruit

A sweet, juicy fruit that is typically green or yellow, narrow at the top and wider at the bottom. It has a thin skin and a core containing seeds.

Synonyms

fruit, pomaceous fruit

Examples of usage

  • The farmer picked ripe pears from the tree.
  • She sliced a pear and added it to the salad.
  • He enjoyed a refreshing pear smoothie on a hot day.
Context #2 | Noun

shape

A shape that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top, resembling the fruit.

Synonyms

pear-shaped, teardrop shape

Examples of usage

  • The dress had a pear silhouette.
  • The vase was in the shape of a pear.
Context #3 | Verb

slang

To hit someone with a fist, usually in the face.

Synonyms

punch, strike

Examples of usage

  • He threatened to pear the bully if he didn't stop.

Translations

Translations of the word "pear" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคถเคชเคพเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Birne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gruszka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆขจ (ใชใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท armut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู…ุซุฑู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hruลกka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hruลกka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆขจ (lรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hruลกka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะผาฑั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ armud

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pera

Etymology

The word 'pear' originated from the Latin word 'pirum', which also referred to the fruit. Pears have been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of their consumption dating back to ancient times. They are a popular fruit due to their sweet taste and juicy texture. Pears are often used in culinary dishes, desserts, and beverages.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,807, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.