woody pear
The 'woody pear' refers to both a tree native to Australia and its distinctive, inedible fruit.
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Definition
B2Botany
(technical)A tree from the genus Xylomelum, known for its hard, pear-shaped fruit.
Example
- The woody pear tree is often found in the understorey of eucalyptus forests in eastern Australia.
B2Botany
(technical)The tough, inedible, pear-shaped fruit produced by certain Australian trees of the genus Xylomelum.
Example
- The woody pear's fruit is easily recognizable due to its hard, woody shell.
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