Definition of perry Perry
/pɛˈɹi/ - [peree] - Per•ry
We found 11 definitions of perry from 7 different sources.
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NounPlural: perries |
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| perry - a fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears; similar in taste to hard cider | ||
| perry - United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819) | ||
| Oliver Hazard Perry, Commodore Perry | ||
| perry - United States admiral who led a naval expedition to Japan and signed a treaty in 1854 opening up trade relations between United States and Japan; brother of Oliver Hazard Perry (1794-1858) | ||
| Matthew Calbraith Perry | ||
| perry - United States philosopher (1876-1957) | ||
| Ralph Barton Perry | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- perry (n.)
A fermented liquor made from pears; pear cider. - perry (n.)
A suddent squall. See Pirry.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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perry
per′i, n. an agreeable beverage made by fermenting the juice of pears. [Fr. poiré, from poire, a pear—L. pirum.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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perry
An old term for a sudden squall.
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Perry or pear cider is an alcoholic drink that is made from pear juice. Its alcohol content is around 5 to 8 percent.
Perry contains high amount of sugar, while cider does not.
Perry is made in many countries. The countries that produce the most perry are the United Kingdom, France, and Spain.
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🔤- perry, noun, singular of perries.
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