primavera

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[ pree-muh-vair-uh ]

noun
  1. a central American tree, Cybistax donnell-smithii, of the bignonia family, having showy, tubular yellow flowers.

  2. Also called white mahogany. the hard, yellowish-white wood of this tree, used for making furniture.

Origin of primavera

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1890–95; <Spanish: literally, spring; so called from its early flowering; see primaveral

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Other definitions for primavera (2 of 2)

primavera2
[ pree-muh-vair-uh; Italian pree-mah-ve-rah ]

adjectiveItalian Cooking.
  1. prepared with a variety of chopped or minced vegetables: pasta primavera.

Origin of primavera

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Apparently ellipsis from Italian alla primavera in the style of springtime; see primaveral

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