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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Hudsonville's special online giveaway also includes a chance to win three 48-ounce cartons of Hudsonville Ice cream, four boxes of its ice cream bars including the Super Scoop flavor with swirls of black cherry, Blue Moon and vanilla ice creams and other items to make ice cream sundaes.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2024
Her 2019 reserve Pinot Noir has deep aromas of black cherry, red currant, and red cherry with top notes of cinnamon and clove.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
Deep flavors of black cherry, boysenberry and chocolate coat the palate.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
As the name suggests, tart cherry juice is more sour than black cherry juice, which is made from sweet cherries.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 8 July 2024
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2024
Her 2019 reserve Pinot Noir has deep aromas of black cherry, red currant, and red cherry with top notes of cinnamon and clove.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
Deep flavors of black cherry, boysenberry and chocolate coat the palate.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
As the name suggests, tart cherry juice is more sour than black cherry juice, which is made from sweet cherries.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 8 July 2024
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“Black cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20cherry. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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