Synonyms for cherry

Grammar : Adj

Spell : cher-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɛr i

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Définition of cherry

Origin : c.1300, earlier in surname Chyrimuth (1266, literally "Cherry-mouth"); from Anglo-French cherise, from Old North French cherise (Old French, Modern French cerise, 12c.), from Vulgar Latin *ceresia, from late Greek kerasian "cherry," from Greek kerasos "cherry tree," possibly from a language of Asia Minor. Mistaken in Middle English for a plural and stripped of its -s (cf. pea).
Old English had ciris "cherry" from a West Germanic borrowing of the Vulgar Latin word (cf. German Kirsch), but it died out after the Norman invasion and was replaced by the French word. Meaning "maidenhead, virginity" is from 1889, U.S. slang, from supposed resemblance to the hymen, but perhaps also from the long-time use of cherries as a symbol of the fleeting quality of life's pleasures.

adj bright red color

Example sentences :

If she had said she was lonely because the cherry bookcase was in Paris, he could not have been more bewildered.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

They are very good, always retaining the taste of the cherry.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

The small cherries, called the Indian cherry, are frequent in this country.
Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz

I tried to remember the most of it, but my head was whirling—and not from cherry rum, either.
Extract from : « Cape Cod Stories » by Joseph C. Lincoln

And stronger wings than these are plied in the cherry tree's service.
Extract from : « Little Masterpieces of Science: » by Various

I also have three little chickens named Bud, Blossom, and Cherry.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, August 31, 1880 » by Various

"Cherry brandy," said Skeff, dryly, as he buttoned the pocket-flap over it.
Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever

It was no use making two bites at a cherry; what had to be done had better be done quickly.
Extract from : « The Nebuly Coat » by John Meade Falkner

They do not try to pick every cherry or berry, or nut or apple, for themselves.
Extract from : « Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children » by Mabel Powers

Nothing in this Colony can equal our grape, peach, cherry, or strawberry.
Extract from : « The Philippine Islands » by John Foreman

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