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单词 perdrigon
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Definition of perdrigon in English:

perdrigon

noun ˈpəːdrɪɡ(ə)nˈpəːdrɪɡɒn
rare
  • More fully "perdrigon plum". Any of several varieties of plum with black, purple, or yellow skin.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Hakluyt (?1552–1616), geographer. From Middle French perdrigon, perdigoine, alteration, after perdrix partridge, of Old Occitan perdigo, perdigon young partridge; compare Occitan perdigona, perdigon perdrigon plum, piece of lead shot; the reason for the transferred use of the bird name is uncertain (it may arise from similarity of colour).

Definition of perdrigon in US English:

perdrigon

noun
rare
  • More fully "perdrigon plum". Any of several varieties of plum with black, purple, or yellow skin.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Hakluyt (?1552–1616), geographer. From Middle French perdrigon, perdigoine, alteration, after perdrix partridge, of Old Occitan perdigo, perdigon young partridge; compare Occitan perdigona, perdigon perdrigon plum, piece of lead shot; the reason for the transferred use of the bird name is uncertain (it may arise from similarity of colour).

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