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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Perfumed, rich and layered aromas include florals, brownies, Amarone, lava cake and black cherries.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Eastern tent caterpillars have hatched from overwintering egg masses on native black cherries.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Last year, black cherry was the fruit of the season—nails and lips were drenched in the moody color, and pulse points spritzed with the juicy fruit’s aroma.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Aromas of black pepper and gorse and semi spicy flavors of black cherries, elicriso and red plums.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Eastern tent caterpillars have hatched from overwintering egg masses on native black cherries.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Last year, black cherry was the fruit of the season—nails and lips were drenched in the moody color, and pulse points spritzed with the juicy fruit’s aroma.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Aromas of black pepper and gorse and semi spicy flavors of black cherries, elicriso and red plums.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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“Black cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20cherry. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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