Maraschino: meaning, definitions and examples
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maraschino
[ mษหrรฆส.ษช.noส ]
food, beverage
Maraschino refers to a type of sweet liqueur that is made from marasca cherries, which are native to Croatia. The liqueur is often used in cocktails and desserts and is known for its distinctive flavor and aromatic qualities. Additionally, maraschino can also refer to the cherries themselves, which are preserved in syrup and frequently used as a garnish in drinks and dishes. These cherries are usually bright red and have a sweet, cherry flavor enhanced by the syrup in which they are preserved.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I added maraschino cherries to the cocktail for garnish.
- The cake was topped with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
- You can enhance your dessert with sweet maraschino syrup.
- She stirred maraschino liqueur into her fruit salad for flavor.
Translations
Translations of the word "maraschino" in other languages:
๐ต๐น maraschino
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคพเคถเคฟเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Maraschino
๐ฎ๐ฉ maraschino
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัะฐัะบัะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ maraschino
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉในใญใผใ
๐ซ๐ท maraschino
๐ช๐ธ maraschino
๐น๐ท maraschino
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ผ์คํค๋ ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุฑุงุดููู
๐จ๐ฟ maraschino
๐ธ๐ฐ maraschino
๐จ๐ณ ็ๆๆฏๅบ่ฏบ
๐ธ๐ฎ maraschino
๐ฎ๐ธ maraschino
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐัะฐัะบัะฝะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ maraschino
๐ฒ๐ฝ maraschino
Etymology
The word 'maraschino' stems from the Italian word 'marasca,' which means a type of sour cherry. The marasca cherry has been cultivated in Croatia for centuries and is particularly associated with the region of Zadar, where the original maraschino liqueur is made. The liqueur became popular in the 19th century, especially among upper-class society in Europe and America, who enjoyed its unique flavor in cocktails. The term 'maraschino cherry' became widely used as cherries were preserved in a sweet syrup, thus making them an appealing garnish for drinks and desserts. The popularity of maraschino cherries grew, and they soon became a staple in American cocktails during the Prohibition era as bartenders sought to create enticing drinks despite the ban on alcohol. Over time, maraschino has transitioned from being a luxury item to a widely available ingredient, found in grocery stores and bars worldwide.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,494, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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