noun
callery pear; bradford pear
A species of pear tree native to East Asia, often used as an ornamental or rootstock. In Japanese, usually written in katakana as マメナシ.
公園にマメナシが植えられている。
Callery pear trees are planted in the park.
マメナシは春に白い花を咲かせる。
The callery pear blooms with white flowers in spring.
The Japanese name マメナシ (mamenashi) literally means 'bean pear', likely referring to the small, bean-like fruits. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.