HyperDic: perry

English > 4 senses of the word Perry / perry:
NOUNperson Perry, Ralph Barton PerryUnited States philosopher (1876-1957)
person Perry, Matthew Calbraith PerryUnited States admiral who led a naval expedition to Japan and signed a treaty in 1854 opening up trade relations / relations between United States and Japan
person Perry, Oliver Hazard Perry, Commodore PerryUnited States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812
foodperrya fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears
Perry / perry > pronunciation
Soundspeh'riy
Rhymesaccusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy...
English > Perry: 4 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States philosopher (1876-1957).
SynonymRalph Barton Perry
Instance ofphilosopherA specialist in philosophy
SpanishPerry, Ralph Barton Perry
CatalanRalph Barton Perry
English > Perry: 4 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningUnited States admiral who led a naval expedition to Japan and signed a treaty in 1854 opening up trade relations / relations between United States and Japan; brother of Oliver Hazard Perry (1794-1858).
SynonymMatthew Calbraith Perry
Instance ofnaval officerAn officer in the navy
SpanishMatthew Calbraith Perry
CatalanMatthew Calbraith Perry
English > Perry: 4 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningUnited States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819).
SynonymsOliver Hazard Perry, Commodore Perry
Instance ofcommodoreA commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral
CatalanPerry
English > perry: 4 senses > noun 4, food
MeaningA fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears; similar in taste to hard cider.
Broaderalcohol, alcoholic drink, alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, inebriantA liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
Spanishperada, sidra de pera
Catalansidra de pera

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