pearlike en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Vulgar Latin pirabor. Proto-West Germanic *peru Old English pere Middle English pere English pear Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-West Germanic *-līk Old English -līċ Middle English -like English -like English pearlike From pear + -like.
Meanings
- Resembling or characteristic of a pear.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most pearlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more pearlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |