perry
Translation
perry, pear cider
Examples
He ordered a glass of chilled perry.
He ordered a glass of chilled perry.
Perry is an alcoholic drink made from fermented pears.
Perry is an alcoholic drink made from fermented pears.
Grammar Patterns
((n)) an alcoholic drink made from fermented pears He ordered a glass of chilled perry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pear cider; Related drinks: cider, wine
Etymology
From Old French 'peré', from Latin 'pirum' (pear).
Memory Tips
It's simple: 'perry' comes from 'pear'. Just like cider comes from apples.