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Pyrus communis

Definitions of Pyrus communis
  1. noun
    Old World tree having sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit; widely cultivated in many varieties
    synonyms: pear, pear tree
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    type of:
    fruit tree
    tree bearing edible fruit
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