Black Cherry (Noun)
Meaning 1
Large North American wild cherry with round black sour edible fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The black cherry tree grew tall and strong in the forest, its branches stretching towards the sky.
- Wildlife loved to feed on the ripe black cherry fruit that fell from the trees in late summer.
- The park ranger warned hikers to avoid eating the unripe black cherry fruit, as it contained a toxic compound.
- In the fall, the black cherry leaves turned a vibrant yellow before falling to the ground.
- The black cherry wood was prized by furniture makers for its rich, dark color and fine grain.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Any of several fruits of cultivated cherry trees that have sweet flesh.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.