pear orchards

collocation in English

meaningsofpearandorchard

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pear
noun[C or U]
uk
/peər/us
/per/
a sweet fruit, usually with a green skin and a lot of juice, that has a round base and is slightly pointed towards ...
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orchard
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɔː.tʃəd/us
/ˈɔːr.tʃɚd/
an area of land where fruit trees (but not orange trees or other citrus trees) ...
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(Definition ofpearandorchardfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Lastly, why was it thought necessary to exclude cider apples and perry pears from the grants for replacement of apple and pear orchards?
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Low interest rate loans are also available to members of producer groups for replanting certain kinds of orchards, and assistance is given for planting new pear orchards.
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Some suggest that the name stems from peraioli, as it was once the site of pear orchards.
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Besides apple and pear orchards, there are vineyards and other establishments producing peaches and a variety of other fruits and vegetables.
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Among fruits, they have been found to damage apple and pear orchards.
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Once famous for its pear orchards and dairy farms, it is now a pleasant dormitory village with easy access to the motorway network.
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Rosedene now includes an organic garden and retains its plum and pear orchards.
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Apricot, plum, peach and pear orchards are stretched all over the landscape.
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The whole area is surrounded by apple and pear orchards and is a centre for tourism.
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Mynggan is known for its pear orchards.
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