Where does “pear cider” come from?
pear cider (English) comes from English cider, from Middle English sider, from Old French sidre, from Latin sīcera, from Ancient Greek σίκερα, from Hebrew שֵׁכָר — alcoholic drink; liquor.
pear cider (English): Synonym of perry, especially the commercial...
Definitions
- Synonym of perry, especially the commercial...
Ancestry of “pear cider”, step by step
pear cider traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English cider
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cider | An alcoholic, often sparkling beverage made from... |
| 2 | Middle English | sider | Hard cider or an analogous beverage made of other... |
| 3 | Old French | sidre | beverage made from fermented apples |
| 4 | Latin | sīcera | An intoxicating drink (possibly a form of cider) |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | σίκερα | A fermented liquor, a strong drink |
| 6 | Hebrew | שֵׁכָר | alcoholic drink; liquor |