cherry - Wiktionary, the free dictionary (2024)

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Contents English[edit] Etymology[edit] Pronunciation[edit] Noun[edit] Adjective[edit] References[edit] French[edit] Etymology[edit] Pronunciation[edit] Noun[edit] Further reading[edit] Spanish[edit] Pronunciation[edit] Noun[edit] English Section: French Section: Additional Concepts:

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Contents

  • 1 English
    • 1.1 Etymology
    • 1.2 Pronunciation
    • 1.3 Noun
      • 1.3.1 Usage notes
      • 1.3.2 Hypernyms
      • 1.3.3 Hyponyms
      • 1.3.4 Derived terms
      • 1.3.5 Descendants
      • 1.3.6 Translations
      • 1.3.7 See also
    • 1.4 Adjective
      • 1.4.1 Derived terms
      • 1.4.2 Related terms
      • 1.4.3 Translations
      • 1.4.4 See also
    • 1.5 References
  • 2 French
    • 2.1 Etymology
    • 2.2 Pronunciation
    • 2.3 Noun
    • 2.4 Further reading
  • 3 Spanish
    • 3.1 Pronunciation
    • 3.2 Noun

English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Middle English chery, cherie, chirie, from Anglo-Norman cherise (mistaken as a plural) and Old English ċiris, ċirse (“cherry”), both ultimately from Vulgar Latin ceresia, derived from Late Latin ceresium, cerasium, from Ancient Greek κεράσιον (kerásion, “cherry fruit”), from κερασός (kerasós, “bird cherry”), and ultimately possibly of Anatolian origin (the intervocalic σ suggests a pre-Greek origin for the word).[1] Doublet of cerise and kirsch.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

cherry (plural cherries)

  1. A small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem.
  2. Prunus subg. Cerasus, trees or shrubs that bear cherries.
  3. The wood of a cherry tree.
  4. (color) Cherry red.
  5. The fruit of the coffee plant, containing the seeds or beans.
  6. (slang) Virginity, especially female virginity as embodied by a hymen.

    • 1955, J P Donleavy, The Ginger Man, France, published 1955 (France), page 39:

      "Well, Dangerfield, in less than an hour I'm off in search of my fortune. Jesus, I'm excited, like I was going to lose my cherry. Woke up this morning with an erection that almost touched the ceiling."

    • 1979, David Bowie, Brian Eno (lyrics and music), “Boys Keep Swinging”, in Lodger, performed by David Bowie:

      Nothing stands in your way when you're a boy / Clothes always fit ya / Life is a pop of the cherry when you're a boy

    • 1979, Gustav Hasford, The Short-Timers, New York: Bantam Books, published 1980, →ISBN, page 20:

      Philips—Sergeant Gerheim's black, silver-tongued House Mouse—is telling everybody about the one thousand cherries he has busted.

    • 1986, “Short Side (blow j*b Betty)” (track 5, 6:36–6:43 from the start), in Too Short (lyrics), Raw, Uncut and X-Rated:

      So what bitch, I busted your cherry – / Hell f*cking no, I don’t wanna git married

  7. (graph theory) A subtree consisting of a node with exactly two leaves.
  8. (cricket, slang) A cricket ball.
    • 2000, Woorkheri Raman, Indians adopt safety first tactics, ESPNcricinfo:
      The Indians have to get early wickets on the morrow and they will have the option of taking the new cherry.

    • 2007, Ben Dirs, England v West Indies 1st Test‎[1], BBC:

      Players are back out and it's Harmison to have first go with the cherry.

  9. A round, red light of the kind that is typically mounted on top of a police car.
    Synonym: cherrytop

    • 2009, Sandra Brown, Smash Cut, page 333:

      "What do you think?" he asked as he wove through traffic, matching Sanford's speed but without the benefit of a flashing cherry on the roof of his car.

    • 2014 February 28, Rick Mofina, In Desperation (A Jack Gannon Novel, Book 3)‎[2]:

      “This is a cartel operation,” Hackett said as Larson activated the dash-mounted cherry

  10. The burning tip of a cigarette.

    • 1991, Douglas Coupland, “Celebrities Die”, in Generation X, New York: St. Martin's Press, →OCLC:

      I'm horrified: Dag is burning holes in the roof of the car with the cherry of his cigarette.

Usage notes[edit]

Cherry includes, but is not limited to, the following species, of the genus Prunus: Prunus avium (wild cherry, mazzard, sweet cherry), P. cerasus (sour cherry), Prunus mahaleb (mahaleb cherry, rock cherry), P. pensylvanica (pin cherry, bird cherry), P. pumila (sand cherry), P. serotina (black cherry), P. serrulata (Japanese flowering cherry, hill cherry), and P. virginiana (chokecherry). Prunus also includes plums, peaches, apricots, and almonds.

Hypernyms[edit]

Hyponyms[edit]

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

Translations[edit]

fruit

tree

See Also
Guide to the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC | Washington DC

wood

color

slang: virginity

graph theory: subtree consisting of two nodes

See also[edit]

Adjective[edit]

cherry (comparative cherrier or more cherry, superlative cherriest or most cherry)

  1. Containing or having the taste of cherries.
  2. Of a bright red colour; cherry red.

    cherry:

  3. (informal, often of cars) In excellent condition; mint condition.

    • 2003, John Morgan Wilson, Blind Eye‎[3], St. Martin’s Press, →ISBN, page 108:

      A few years earlier, I’d restored my ’65 Mustang convertible to cherry condition—fire engine red, with matching tuck-and-roll—and I wasn’t surprised that it drew attention.

    • 2006, “White & Nerdy”, in "Weird Al" Yankovic (lyrics), Straight Outta Lynwood, performed by "Weird Al" Yankovic:

      All of my action figures are cherry

Derived terms[edit]

terms derived from cherry

Related terms[edit]

Translations[edit]

flavour

colour

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See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Robert Stephen Paul Beekes (2010), “κέρασος”, in Etymological Dictionary of Greek, Brill, →ISBN

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From English cherry.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ʃɛ.ʁi/, /ʃe.ʁi/, /tʃɛ.ʁi/, /tʃe.ʁi/

Noun[edit]

cherrym (plural cherrys or cherries)

  1. cherry brandy

Further reading[edit]

Spanish[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃeri/ [ˈt͡ʃe.ri]
  • Rhymes: -eri
  • Syllabification: che‧rry

Noun[edit]

cherrym (plural cherrys or cherries)

  1. cherry tomato

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English Section:

Etymology: The word "cherry" in English has a rich etymological background, tracing its roots to Middle English, Anglo-Norman, and Old English. It eventually finds its origins in Vulgar Latin, derived from Late Latin "ceresium," which can be linked back to Ancient Greek "κεράσιον" (kerásion) and possibly Anatolian origins.

Noun:

  • Definition: Refers to a small fruit, typically red, black, or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem.
  • Usage Notes: "Cherry" includes various species under the genus Prunus, such as wild cherry, sour cherry, mahaleb cherry, and others.
  • Hypernyms and Hyponyms: It falls under the category of fruits in general (hypernym), and examples of hyponyms include sweet cherry, sour cherry, and more.
  • Derived Terms: Numerous terms like "cherry blossom," "cherry pie," and "cherry wood" are derived from the base word.

Adjective:

  • Definition: Describing something as containing or having the taste of cherries, of a bright red color, or being in excellent condition (often used informally for cars).

French Section:

Etymology: The French word "cherry" is borrowed from English.

Additional Concepts:

Graph Theory:

  • Cherry (Graph Theory): Mentioned in the context of graph theory, a cherry is a subtree consisting of a node with exactly two leaves.

Slang:

  • Cherry as Virginity: In slang, "cherry" is used to refer to virginity, especially female virginity as embodied by a hymen.

Miscellaneous:

  • Cherry Red: Used to describe a bright red color.
  • Cherry as a Cricket Term: In cricket slang, "cherry" refers to a new cricket ball.
  • Cherry in Police Terminology: Refers to a round, red light typically mounted on top of a police car.

This comprehensive exploration of the term "cherry" showcases its versatility, from botanical contexts to graph theory and even colloquial expressions. If you have any specific questions or if there's another linguistic topic you'd like to delve into, feel free to let me know!

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