Cherry: meaning, definitions and examples
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cherry
[ หสงษri ]
fruit
A small, round fruit that is typically red or black when ripe, often used in desserts or as a garnish.
Synonyms
berry, drupaceous fruit, fruit.
Examples of usage
- She picked a cherry from the tree and popped it into her mouth.
- The cherry on top of the cake added a burst of color.
color
A bright red or purplish-red color resembling ripe cherries.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She painted her nails with a vibrant cherry red polish.
- The sunset painted the sky in shades of cherry and orange.
informal
To eject the stone of a cherry by pressing down on it with the thumb or using a cherry pitter.
Synonyms
de-stone, pit, remove the pit.
Examples of usage
- She cherried the cherries before using them in the pie filling.
- He cherried the cherries with ease.
Translations
Translations of the word "cherry" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cereja
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kirsche
๐ฎ๐ฉ ceri
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธัะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ czereลnia
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใผ
๐ซ๐ท cerise
๐ช๐ธ cereza
๐น๐ท kiraz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฒด๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ tลeลกeล
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤereลกลa
๐จ๐ณ ๆจฑๆก
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤeลกnja
๐ฎ๐ธ kirsuber
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ albalฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ cereza
Etymology
The word 'cherry' originated from the Old English word 'cirice' which was borrowed from the Old North French 'cherise'. Cherries have been cultivated for thousands of years, with the wild ancestor of the cherry being traced back to regions of Europe and western Asia. Cherries have played roles in various cultures and cuisines, from being used in medicines to being a popular ingredient in desserts and drinks.