cherry pie
noun
any of several plants having flowers with an odor suggestive of cherries, as the heliotrope.
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cherry-pienouna widely planted garden heliotrope, Heliotropium peruvianum
cherry pie
Americannoun
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cherry pies
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cherry-pie
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of cherry pie
First recorded in 1825–35
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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
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
I wanted to perfect my pumpkin and my cherry pie.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2022
Fifteen minutes later her husband, Horsethief Shorty, and Jerry Grindstaff entered the Pilar Cafe, where Bernabe Montoya, over cherry pie and coffee, was talking fishing with Fred Quintana.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
It needed to work in a cherry-pie all-American diner and in the anteroom of the underworld.
From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2022
The last is two blocks from Dairy Lodge — established 1958 — with soft-serve sundaes, slushes and, of course, a cherry-pie flurry.
From New York Times ● Jul. 26, 2018
Does he share the cherry-pie fixation of his TV hero, Special Agent Cooper?
From Time Magazine Archive
As matters stood, there was no room for Jolene’s cherry-pie lesson.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
"Ask Mr Linden whether Pattaquasset ain't a good place for handsome gals," said Mr. Simlins, as he handed over the piece of cherry-pie.
From Say and Seal, Volume I by Susan Warner
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