cherry
/ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ · noun
Meaning
- A small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem.
- Prunus subg. Cerasus, trees or shrubs that bear cherries.
- The wood of a cherry tree.
- (color) Cherry red.
- Virginity, especially female virginity as embodied by a hymen.
- A subtree consisting of a node with exactly two leaves.
- Containing or having the taste of cherries.
- Of a bright red colour; cherry red.
- (often of cars) In excellent condition; mint condition.
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