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cherry pie
cherry pienounany of several plants having flowers with an odor suggestive of cherries, as the heliotrope.
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cherry-pie
cherry-pienouna widely planted garden heliotrope, Heliotropium peruvianum
cherry pie
Americannoun
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of cherry pie
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Salon reached out to the Institute of Culinary Education and spoke with Chef-Instructor Kierin Baldwin to uncover the secrets to making the best cherry pie.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025
This time, I’ll subtly nudge them toward this new cherry pie recipe from Melissa Clark, a fairly classic take on the ne plus ultra of summer pies.
From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2023
Here’s a simple, tasty red for weeknight burgers or take-out, full of cherry pie flavors and a sweetness that rounds out the palate without becoming cloying.
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2023
Think of a slice of cherry pie sprinkled with allspice, and layers beyond.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2022
When their table was full of plates, they moved to another one, where they ordered desserts — apple pie, cherry pie.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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