pear-shaped
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pear–shaped

adjective \ˈper-ˌshāpt\

Definition of PEAR-SHAPED

1
: having an oval shape markedly tapering at one end
2
of a vocal tone : free from harshness, thinness, or nasality

First Known Use of PEAR-SHAPED

1758

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