perry

English

/ˈpɛɹi/

noun
Definitions
  • A fermented alcoholic beverage made from pears; somewhat analogous to cider.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English perre derived from Old French peré derived from Latin *piratum, pirum (pear, a pear).

Origin

Latin

pirum

Gloss

pear, a pear

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

梨

Emoji

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