Surinam Cherry (Noun)
Meaning 1
Brazilian tree with spicy red fruit; often cultivated in California and Florida.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Tropical American shrub bearing edible acid red fruit resembling cherries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The surinam cherry tree grew wild in the backyard, its fruit a staple for the local bird population.
- The gardener carefully pruned the surinam cherry bush to encourage more fruiting.
- Surinam cherry jam is a sweet and tangy spread made from the ripe fruit of the plant.
- In tropical climates, the surinam cherry shrub is often used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
- The children loved snacking on the ripe surinam cherries they picked from the tree in their neighbor's yard.
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Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Acid red or yellow cherry-like fruit of a tropical American shrub very rich in vitamin C.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.