primavera

[ pree-muh-vair-uh ]

/ ˌpri məˈvɛər ə /

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noun

a central American tree, Cybistax donnell-smithii, of the bignonia family, having showy, tubular yellow flowers.

Also called white mahogany. the hard, yellowish-white wood of this tree, used for making furniture.

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Origin of primavera

1890–95; <Spanish: literally, spring; so called from its early flowering; see primaveral

primavera²

[ pree-muh-vair-uh; Italian pree-mah-ve-rah ]

/ ˌpri məˈvɛər ə; Italian ˌpri mɑˈvɛ rɑ /

adjective Italian Cooking.

prepared with a variety of chopped or minced vegetables: pasta primavera.

Apparently ellipsis from Italian alla primavera in the style of springtime; see primaveral

Ritornerò poi in Corte alla primavera, per prepararmi all' apertura della consulta generale.
Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica|James Boswell
Another bird, the primavera, seems to be like our mockingbird, imitating the notes and cries of many other birds and animals.
In Indian Mexico (1908)|Frederick Starr
Y, sin embargo, esta primavera sera aterradora comparada con el ms rudo invierno de Escocia.
Novelas Cortas|Pedro Antonio de Alarcn
So when he was asked for a name for the new street he replied gallantly, 'Primavera, of course, for Mi Primavera.'
Spring Street|James H. Richardson

"Primavera, for instance," Wedderburn suggested, and Michael's heart beat in sympathy.
Sinister Street, vol. 2|Compton Mackenzie