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pearmain

pearmain

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A type of apple with red skin that is often sweet and crisp
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : permain
  • She brought a basket of pearmain apples to the farmers' market.

Examples

  • The orchard was famous for its old pearmain trees, which produced apples every autumn.

  • I bought a fresh pearmain from the market.

  • A slice of pearmain pairs well with sharp cheddar cheese.

  • These pearmains are perfect for making pie.

  • She bought a basket of pearmain apples at the farmers' market because they were ripe and sweet.

  • The chef used pearmain apples to make a delicious pie with a crisp crust.

  • During the autumn festival, they showcased several varieties of pearmain that were perfect for snacking.

Surface Forms

pearmain singular
pearmains plural

Etymology

Pearmain comes from an old French word parmain, and some people connect it to the Italian place Parma, though the exact origin is not clear. A helpful way to remember pearmain is that it sounds a little like pear, so imagine a sweet, rounded apple — that picture helps explain why pearmain today means a particular kind of apple.