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Definition of pieris

pieris

/ˈpaɪ.ər.ɪs/
pi · er · is
Plural:pierises
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pieris Lexical Profile

pieris Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several ornamental evergreen shrubs of the genus Pieris in the family Ericaceae, native to East Asia, eastern North America, and Cuba, cultivated for their colorful new foliage and drooping panicles of fragrant, urn-shaped white or pink flowers in early spring.

2

Any butterfly of the cosmopolitan genus Pieris in the family Pieridae, commonly known as whites or cabbage butterflies, characterized by white wings marked with black spots and larvae that frequently feed on brassica crops.

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• Nearby Words

piedra bolada
piedra bolada falls
pier
pieris
pierogi
pig
pig-nosed turtle

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pieris. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pieris
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