What is "asian pear"

n. 1 A fruit from species of pear from northeastern Asia, known better for their crisp, juicy texture then for their flavor 2 # the apple pear or (vern: Chinese pear), ''Pyrus pyrifolia'' 3 # the Chinese white pear, (taxlink Pyrus × bretschneideri nothospecies noshow=1)

Fruit commonly known as the Asian pear in different parts of the world include:

• Pyrus pyrifolia, called Chinese pear or Nashi pear, usually round, with brown or yellow skin
• Pyrus × bretschneideri, called Ya pear or Chinese white pear, usually slightly elongated (shaped like an European pear), with yellow skin.