pearmonger en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɛə(ɹ)ˌmʌŋɡə(ɹ)/
Etymology
Etymology tree Vulgar Latin pirabor. Proto-West Germanic *peru Old English pere Middle English pere English pear English monger English pearmonger From pear + monger.
Meanings
- A seller of pears; one who deals in pears.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pearmongers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |