Definitions

1. noun

A genus of butterflies, in the family Pieridae, that includes the large white and small white butterflies.

“The pieris, a common butterfly species, could be found in the nearby meadow.”

2. noun

A type of flowering plant in the genus Pieris, commonly known as andromeda.

“The gardener was pruning the pieris plant to give it more shape.”

3. noun

A genus of conifers in the family Taxaceae, which includes the common yew.

“The pieris, a type of yew tree, was planted in the forest.”