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pearmain definition

pear·main (per′mān′)

noun

a variety of apple

Etymology: ME parmayn < OFr parmain, assoc. by folk etym. with Parma, Italy, but prob. < OFr parmaindre, to remain (< L permanere: see permanent), from its long-keeping qualities

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