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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In a mixed hardwood forest in southern New England, this might mean sparing black cherries in a forest where maples abound.
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Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Aug. 2024
The sherry cask is also bottled at cask strength, with notes of raisins, black cherries, and chocolate sweetness on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
His top morsels and spots include Neve di Latte for a scoop of black cherry with white chocolate ice cream, Pianostrada for Italian-meets-Mediterranean fare and Fraschetteria for an intimate Italian spread.
—Jesse Scott, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024
In addition to maple, Palmer Lane advertises coffee, peppermint, black cherry and vanilla creemees, as well as creemee cookie sandwiches.
—Jacqueline Dole, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Aug. 2024
The sherry cask is also bottled at cask strength, with notes of raisins, black cherries, and chocolate sweetness on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
His top morsels and spots include Neve di Latte for a scoop of black cherry with white chocolate ice cream, Pianostrada for Italian-meets-Mediterranean fare and Fraschetteria for an intimate Italian spread.
—Jesse Scott, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024
In addition to maple, Palmer Lane advertises coffee, peppermint, black cherry and vanilla creemees, as well as creemee cookie sandwiches.
—Jacqueline Dole, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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