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Definition of maraschino

maraschino

/ˌmær.əˈskiː.noʊ/
ma · ras · chi · no
Plural:maraschinos
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maraschino Lexical Profile

maraschino Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A preserved, sweetened cherry, originally steeped in maraschino liqueur and now typically dyed bright red or green andflavored with almond-scented syrup for garnishing cocktails and desserts.

Example

"She topped the vanilla ice cream sundae with whipped cream and a bright red maraschino."

2

A clear, sweet, almond-flavored liqueur distilled from the fermented juice and crushed pits of the marasca, a small bitter wild cherry native to Dalmatia and northern Italy.

Example

"The bartender added a dash of maraschino to balance the tartness of the lime juice in the classic cocktail."

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• Rhymes for maraschino

• Nearby Words

marang
maranon
maranta
maraschino
marathon
marathoner
maraud

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from Italian maraschino, derived from marasca ('sour cherry'), a shortening of amarasca, ultimately from Latin amarus ('bitter').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maraschino. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maraschino
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