black cherry
noun
1
: a large cherry (Prunus serotina) of eastern and central North America having drooping clusters of small white flowers and astringent black or dark purple fruits
also
: the fruit
2
: the strong reddish-brown wood of the black cherry used especially for cabinetwork
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Ripe and jammy black cherry, blackberry, and blackcurrant notes are common, along with hints of blueberry, boysenberry, and prune.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Bright, intense purple; heady aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, lavender and a hint of clove.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Rainer turned out organic foie gras, accompanied by jelly of black cherry and kombu vinegar, as well as a Portuguese gamba, with a kanzuri (Japanese chili paste) crustacean bisque.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
With its black cherry and baking spice flavors, this bottle is a perfect dessert companion.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Black cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20cherry. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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