| 1. | any of several species of cherry, esp. Prunus padus (European bird cherry), of Europe and Asia, and P. pensylvanica (pin cherry), of the U.S. |
| 2. | the fruit of any such tree, for which birds have a particular liking. |
| bird cherry n. Any of several cherry trees, especially the Eurasian Prunus padus, having clusters of white flowers and small black fruits. |