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Definition of perry

perry

/ˈpɛr.i/
per · ry
Plural:perries
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• noun

1

An alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of pears, similar in production and character to apple cider.

Example

"The traditional orchard in Gloucestershire produces both crisp apple cider and a lightly sparkling perry."

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perplexingly
perplexity
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persecute
persecution
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French peré ('pear cider'), from Vulgar Latin *piratum, derived from Latin pirum ('pear').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perry
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