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Perry vs Purry - What's the difference?

perry | purry |

As a proper noun perry

is derived from the (etyl) pyrige (a pear tree).

As an adjective purry is

purring; inclined to purr.

perry

English

Noun

(wikipedia perry)
  • A fermented alcoholic beverage made from pears; somewhat analogous to cider.

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    purry

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • purring; inclined to purr
  • * 2003 , John Dos Passos, Manhattan Transfer (page 74)
    • "The little dear," came the nurse's voice low and purry and reassuring, "he's been sitting up worrying all night and he never bothered us once."
  • * 2009 , Tui Sutherland, Bulldog Won't Budge (page 145)
    • I gingerly patted Carbonel's back. His ears twitched, and I felt a rumble go through his fur. He was purring! “You have a very purry cat,” I said to Ellie.