# pear tree

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌpɛə ˈtɹiː/

## Definitions
1. A tree of the genus Pyrus, which bears the pears as fruits.

## Etymology
From Middle English peretre, pertre, pere tre; equivalent to pear + tree.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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