pearmain
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of pearmain
C15: from Old French permain a type of pear, perhaps from Latin Parmēnsis of Parma
Example Sentences
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Especially, ask about local varieties, from keswick codlin and worcester pearmain to cornish aromatic and beauty of kent.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 9, 2019
For her he gathered the vermeil-tinctured pearmain, and the walnut with an unsavoury rind; for her he hoarded the brown filberd, and the much prized earth-nut.
From Imogen A Pastoral Romance by Godwin, William
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
From a red winter pearmain the singer poured out his own heart in song, and then reproduced the love ecstasy of every other bird of the orchard.
From Moths of the Limberlost by Stratton-Porter, Gene
Apples: Golden pippin, nonpareil, winter pearmain, golden russet.
From Enquire Within Upon Everything The Great Victorian Domestic Standby by Anonymous
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