bird cherry

[burd cher-ee]

noun

1. any of several species of cherry, especially Prunus padus European bird cherry, of Europe and Asia, and P. pensylvanica pin cherry, of the U.S.

2. the fruit of any such tree, for which birds have a particular liking.

bird cherry

noun

1. a small Eurasian rosaceous tree, Prunus padus , with clusters of white flowers and small black fruits See also cherry

Word History and Origins

Origin of bird cherry¹

First recorded in 1590–1600