Definition of Perrier

1. n. A short mortar used formerly for throwing stone shot.

Definition of Perrier

1. a gun firing stones [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perrier

perps
perpyne
perpynes
perq
perqs
perquisite
perquisited
perquisites
perquisition
perradial
perradii
perradius
perraultite
perrhenate
perrhenates
perrier (current term)
perriers
perries
perrisodactyl
perrisodactyls
perron
perrons
perroquet
perrots
perroudite
perruque
perruques
perruquier
perruquiers
perruthenate

Literary usage of Perrier

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transactions of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences by Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences (1900)
"perrier, Edm. Etude sur la répartition Géographique des ... perrier, Edmond. Note préliminaire sur les Etoiles de mer, rec. durant les dragages du Blake. ..."

2. A Study of Origins: Or, The Problems of Knowledge, of Being and of Duty by Edmond de Pressensé (1885)
"This is the question we must now answer, in relation to the opinions of Espinas and perrier. III. ANIMAL COLONIES AND SOCIETIES.—perrier AND ESPINAS. ..."

3. The United States; Its Power and Progress by Guillaume Tell Poussin (1851)
"Administration of Governor perrier—He is succeeded by M. de ... GOVERNOR perrier began to govern the province of Louisiana on behalf of the king in 1732. ..."

4. The United States; Its Power and Progress by Guillaume Tell Poussin (1851)
"Administration of Governor perrier—He is succeeded by M. de ... GOVERNOR perrier began to govern the province of Louisiana on behalf of the king in 1732. ..."

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