Simple Definition of cherry

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cherry

noun

plural cherries
1
a
: a small round fruit that is usually red or black
b
: a tree on which this fruit grows

called also cherry tree

c
: the wood of a cherry tree
The kitchen cabinets are made of cherry.

called also cherry wood

2
: a bright red color

called also cherry red

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