Peking pear

[English] plural Peking pears

Asian pear. There are many varieties of this fruit. Essentially it is round, resembling a large yellow to russet-skinned apple, with a crunchy, grainy texture. It is juicy with an apple-like flavour. Best eaten slightly chilled. Good in fruit salads.

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