perry
noun/ˈpɛɹ.i/
Etymology From Middle English perre; from Old French peré; from Vulgar Latin *piratum; from Latin pirum.
1
A fermented alcoholic beverage made from pears, similar to hard apple cider.
- M. Vasse never observed a fatal termination unless in two instances ; in which the persons, adults, had drank perry in large quantity.1853, The Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal:
- Perry is less popular than cider, but some consider it superior.1892, James Mew, John Ashton, Drinks of the World:
1 more example
- Sip the perry of the Black Worchester and you will belch clouds of soot.2017, Andi Watson, Glister:
- Derived terms
- ice perry, sparkling perry