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Pearmain

Syllabification: (Pear·main)
Pronunciation: /ˈpe(ə)rˌmān/

Definition of Pearmain

noun

  • a pear-shaped apple of a variety with firm white flesh.

Origin:

Middle English (denoting an old variety of baking pear): from Old French parmain, probably based on Latin parmensis 'of Parma'

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