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Pearmain

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛːmeɪn, ˈpəːmeɪn, pəˈmeɪn/
Definition of Pearmain

noun

  • a pear-shaped dessert apple of a variety with firm white flesh: Worcester Pearmain

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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