cornelian cherry

cornelian cherry

noun
1.
a Eurasian shrub or small tree, Cornus mas, of the dogwood family, having shiny, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.
2.
its tart, edible, scarlet berry.

Origin:
1755–65; cornel + -ian
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Cornelian cherry is always a great word to know.
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cornelian cherry

noun
deciduous European shrub or small tree having bright red fruit 
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