Prima
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7.5
- noun
- /ˈpriːmə/
- At the local market, I bought a basket of fresh prima apples for my lunch.
Examples
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She prefers prima apples because of their firm texture and delicious flavor.
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Annette is convinced that one day she'll be prima ballerina at the American Ballet Theater.
Fiction book (1997) -
The daughter of a world-renowned prima ballerina, Frankie has lived with her grandmother following the death of her parents.
Academic text (2002) -
The prima apple is crisp and sweet, making it ideal for snacking.
Synonyms
2
2.8
A sweet yellow apple with a crisp texture and mild flavor
2
3.0
A sweet apple with a crisp texture and mild taste
1
6.5
A large apple that ripens late with crisp flesh and a tart taste
1
6.3
A large round red apple with a firm inside that is good for baking
Compounds
- Offensive
9
7.8
A person who acts proud, gets easily upset, and demands special treatment
- Specialized
5
8.0
The main female dancer in a ballet company who often dances the lead roles
Surface Forms
Etymology
Prima comes from the Latin word primus meaning 'first', and it is like the English word prime. So the name suggests a 'first' or 'top' apple, which helps you remember that the Prima is a firm, sweet, very good apple.