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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

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pear

Details

Wood of the tree belonging to the genus Pyrus communis, pale pinkish-brown in color with a very fine texture. It is used for making bowls, brush handles, drawing instruments, and cabinetry.

Variations

pyrus

pyrus

pearwood

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