primavera

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[ pree-muh-vair-uh ]
/ ˌpri məˈvɛər ə /

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.

Origin of primavera

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

Words nearby primavera

primate of all england, primate of england, primates, primateship, primatology, primavera, primaveral, prime, prime cost, prime field, prime focus

Definition for primavera (2 of 2)

primavera 2
[ pree-muh-vair-uh; Italian pree-mah-ve-rah ]
/ ˌpri məˈvɛər ə; Italian ˌpri mɑˈvɛ rɑ /

adjective Italian Cookery.

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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