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Definition of prima vera - 1 dictionary result
pri·ma·ve·ra 1 or pri·ma ve·ra   (prē'mə-věr'ə)   
n.  
  1. A tree (Cybistax donnellsmithii) of Mexico and Guatemala, having opposite, palmately compound leaves, yellow flowers, and close-grained, light-colored wood.

  2. The wood of this tree, used in cabinetry. Also called white mahogany.


[Spanish, spring, primavera, from Late Latin prīma vēra, early spring, pl. of prīmum vēr : Latin prīmus, first; see per1 in Indo-European roots + Latin vēr, spring; see wes in Indo-European roots.]
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