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pri·ma·ve·ra¹ or pri·ma ve·ra (pr

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1. A tree (Cybistax donnellsmithii) of Mexico and Guatemala, having opposite, palmately compound leaves, yellow flowers, and close-grained, light-colored wood.

2. The wood of this tree, used in cabinetry. Also called white mahogany.

[Spanish, spring, primavera, from Late Latin prma vra, early spring, pl. of prmum vr : Latin prmus, first; see per¹ in Indo-European roots + Latin vr, spring; see wes in Indo-European roots.]

pri·ma·ve·ra² (pr

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adj.

Garnished or served with assorted fresh vegetables: pasta primavera; shrimp in a primavera sauce.

[From Italian (alla) primavera, (in the) spring (style), from Late Latin prma vra; see primavera¹.]

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