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sour cherry

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sour cherry

–noun
1. a cherry, Prunus cerasus, characterized by gray bark and the spreading habit of its branches.
2. the red, tart fruit of this tree, used in making pies and preserves.

Origin:
1880–85
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sour cherry  
n.  
  1. A deciduous shrub or small tree (Prunus cerasus) having white flowers and tart red fruit.

  2. The edible fruit of this plant.

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