primavera: Meaning and Definition of

pri•ma•ve•ra

Pronunciation: (prē"mu-vâr'u), [key]
— n.
  1. a central American tree, Cybistax donnell-smithii, of the bignonia family, having showy, tubular yellow flowers.
  2. Also calledthe hard, yellowish-white wood of this tree, used for making furniture.

pri•ma•ve•ra

Pronunciation: (prē"mu-vâr'uIt.prē"mä-ve'rä), [key]
— adj. Italian Cookery.
  1. prepared with a variety of chopped or minced vegetables: pasta primavera.
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