Definitions for Pyrus
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pyrus, genus Pyrusnoun

   fruit trees native to the Old World: pears

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pyrus

   Pears are fruits produced and consumed around the world, growing on a tree and harvested in the Northern Hemisphere in late summer into October. The pear tree and shrub are a species of genus Pyrus , in the family Rosaceae, bearing the pomaceous fruit of the same name. Several species of pears are valued for their edible fruit and juices, while others are cultivated as trees. The tree is medium-sized and native to coastal and mildly temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Pear wood is one of the preferred materials in the manufacture of high-quality woodwind instruments and furniture. About 3,000 known varieties of pears are grown worldwide, which vary in both shape and taste. The fruit is consumed fresh, canned, as juice, or dried.

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1. pyrus

   Pyrus is a genus of trees and shrubs in the family Rosaceae, which includes the widely cultivated species such as pears. These trees are native to Eurasia and have pome fruit and are hardy deciduous trees. The trees vary in height from small shrubs to large, mature trees and they often have conspicuous flowers that range in color from white to pink. Pyrus are notorious for their edible fruit and ornamental qualities.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Pyrusnoun

   a genus of rosaceous trees and shrubs having pomes for fruit. It includes the apple, crab apple, pear, chokeberry, sorb, and mountain ash

2. Etymology: [L. pyrus, or better pirus, pear tree.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pyrus

   pī′rus, n. a genus of trees and shrubs of the natural order Rosaceæ, sub-order Pomeæ. [L. pyrus, for pirus, a pear-tree.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pyrus

   A plant genus of the family ROSACEAE known for the edible fruit.

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1. pyrus

   A type of cultivar, plant and seed.

   The pyrus shrub and tree is planted in many countries around the world and is valued for its fruit, flower, wood and leaves.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 27, 2016  

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Anagrams for Pyrus »

1. pursy

2. syrup

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Pyrus in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Pyrus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Pyrus
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrus
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pyrus
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Pyrus