Definition of black cherry

black cherrynoun

anh đào đen

/ˌblæk ˈtʃeri//ˌblæk ˈtʃeri/

The term "black cherry" refers to both the fruit and the tree (Prunus serotonin) of a type of cherry native to North America. The name "black cherry" is due to the color of the fruit when fully ripe, which is a rich, shiny black. The term "cherry" itself is thought to come from the Middle English word "cherchie," which meant "dear" or "beloved one." This name referred to the fruit's sweet, delicious flavor and was likely given to it by early European settlers in North America. The adjective "black" in "black cherry" is a reflection of the fruit's appearance at maturity, as, unlike other cherry varieties, it does not turn red before ripening. Overall, the etymological origins of "black cherry" offer a glimpse into both the history of the fruit and the English language itself.

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a type of North American cherry tree

một loại cây anh đào Bắc Mỹ

Example:
  • Wild black cherry trees are native to Central Kentucky.

    Cây anh đào đen hoang dã có nguồn gốc từ miền Trung Kentucky.

the sour (= not sweet) black fruit of the black cherry tree

quả đen chua (= không ngọt) của cây anh đào đen

Example:
  • black cherry jam/yogurt

    mứt anh đào đen/sữa chua

the valuable hard wood of the black cherry tree

gỗ cứng có giá trị của cây anh đào đen

Example:
  • This salad bowl is made of black cherry.

    Bát đựng salad này được làm từ quả anh đào đen.