cherry
cherry Lexical Profile
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• noun
A small, round, fleshy stone fruit typically of a deep red to purplish color, produced by certain trees of the genus Prunus and widely cultivated in temperate regions.
"She bought a basket of sweet, dark cherries from the local farmers' market to bake a pie."
Any of various trees of the genus Prunus, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, bearing cherry fruits or cultivated extensively for their ornamental pink or white flowers.
"The Japanese cherry blossomed beautifully in early spring, lining the avenue with delicate pink petals."
The hard, reddish-brown wood of the cherry tree, highly valued in cabinetmaking and furniture design.
"The antique dining table was crafted from solid cherry and polished to a brilliant shine."
• adjective
Of a bright red to purplish-red color, resembling that of a ripe cherry.
"She painted her fingernails a striking cherry red for the holiday party."
American In excellent, pristine, or newly restored condition (often used informally to describe vehicles).
"The mechanic managed to find a vintage engine block that was still in cherry condition."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'cheri', which was a back-formation from Old Northern French 'cherise'. English speakers mistakenly assumed the 's' ending in 'cherise' indicated a plural, creating the singular 'cheri'. Ultimately traces back to Latin 'cerasus' and Greek 'kerasos'.
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