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Synonyms & Similar Words
cranberry
raspberry
strawberry
blueberry
blackberry
currant
gooseberry
grape
plum
apricot
peach
nectarine
pomegranate
fig
date
prune
raisin
elderberry
boysenberry
huckleberry
bilberry
lingonberry
cherry tomato
redcurrant
whitecurrant
blackcurrant
damson
greengage
cherry plum
sloe
cherry laurel
Meaning of Cherry
The primary meaning of the word "Cherry" is a small, round stone fruit that is typically red or yellow when ripe.
Definitions
- A small, round stone fruit that is typically red or yellow when ripe, with a single seed in the center.
- * A tree or shrub that produces cherries, especially the wild cherry or the cultivated cherry tree.
Etymology of Cherry
The word "Cherry" has its roots in Old English "cirise" or "cerise", which is derived from the Latin "cerasus", referring to the cherry tree.
The Latin "cerasus" is itself derived from the Greek "kerasos", which is the name of a city in ancient Greece where cherries were cultivated.
Example Uses
- The cherry on top of the sundae was the perfect finishing touch.
- * Cherry trees are known for their beautiful blossoms in the spring.
- * The cherry flavor in the soda was overpowering.