sour cherry

noun

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

sour cherry

noun

a Eurasian rosaceous tree, Prunus cerasus, with white flowers: cultivated for its tart red fruits
the fruit of this tree Compare sweet cherry See also morello amarelle

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sour cherry¹

First recorded in 1880–85

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Example Sentences

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They have a sour cherry with candy floss that is unlike anything I’ve ever had.

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“The most important thing when making cherry pie filling,” Baldwin said, “is to use sour cherries.”

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This classic cherry pie recipe uses either sour cherries or sweet ones, fresh or frozen.

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In Bloom literally tastes like someone poured a shot of sour cherry juice into a bright, clean lager.

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When Tabatabai’s grandfather was brewing in mid-20th-century Iran, this would have included Persian blue salt, barberries, sour cherries, sumac and black limes.

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