fire cherry
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fire cherry
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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There is also a composting toilet and an elevated deck pierced by a fire cherry tree.
From Seattle Times
Most dishes get the perfume of an open fire, cherry one of five woods used to get the job done.
From Washington Post
She positioned the toasted marshmallow atop a concoction of hickory-smoked rye, Amaro Montenegro and Spirit Fire cherry cedar bitters, and a waiter whisked the drink away.
From New York Times
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