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primavera

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[ 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

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

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Other definitions for primavera (2 of 2)

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.

Origin of primavera

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