pearmain

British  

/ ˈpɛəˌmeɪn /

noun

1. any of several varieties of apple having a red skin

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Etymology

Origin of pearmain

C15: from Old French permain a type of pear, perhaps from Latin Parmēnsis of Parma

Example Sentences

Especially, ask about local varieties, from keswick codlin and worcester pearmain to cornish aromatic and beauty of kent.

From The Guardian • Oct. 9, 2019

He left a hollow limb on the old red pearmain apple-tree, because when he came to cut it there was a pair of bluebirds twittering around, frantic with anxiety.

From The Song of the Cardinal by Stratton-Porter, Gene

Pineapples, the golden ducket, Dorset pippins, rennetings, Loan’s pearmain, nonpareils, John apples, the later bonchretien and double-blossom pears.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady

We had many kinds, from the sweet and pulpy nonsuch, to the small tight little pearmain and lemon pippin.

From A Week's Tramp in Dickens-Land by Hughes, William R. (William Richard)

Yet the Royal Family were perpetually journeying; the hams were fetched from Yorkshire, the cheeses from Wiltshire, and the pearmain apples from Kent.

From One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)