primavera 1
/pree'meuh vair"euh/ , n.
1. a central American tree, Cybistax donnell-smithii, of the bignonia family, having showy, tubular yellow flowers.
2. Also called white mahogany . the hard, yellowish-white wood of this tree, used for making furniture.
[ 1890-95; ]
primavera 2
/pree'meuh vair"euh/ ; It. /prddee'mah ve"rddah/ , adj. Italian Cookery.
prepared with a variety of chopped or minced vegetables: pasta primavera.
[ appar. ellipsis from It alla primavera in the style of springtime; see PRIMAVERAL ]