perry: Meaning and Definition of
per•ry
Pronunciation: (per'ē), [key]
— pl. -ries.
- a fermented beverage similar to cider, made from the juice of pears.
Per•ry
Pronunciation: (per'ē), [key]
— n.
- 1888–1946, U.S. actress, theatrical manager, and producer.
- 1860–1954, U.S. educator, literary critic, and editor.
- (Fred), born 1909, British tennis player.
- 1794–1858, U.S. commodore.
- his brother,1785–1819, U.S. naval officer.
- 1876–1957, U.S. philosopher and educator.
- a male given name: from a Middle English word meaning “pear tree.”
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.