Maraschino: meaning, definitions and examples

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maraschino

 

[ mษ™หˆrรฆสƒ.ษช.noสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

cherry, liqueur, liquor

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maraschino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคพเคถเคฟเคจเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Maraschino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ maraschino

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะฐัะบั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maraschino

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒฉใ‚นใ‚ญใƒผใƒŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maraschino

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maraschino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maraschino

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ผ์Šคํ‚ค๋…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฑุงุดูŠู†ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maraschino

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maraschino

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ž›ๆ‹‰ๆ–ฏๅŸบ่ฏบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maraschino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ maraschino

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะฐัะบั–ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maraschino

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.