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cherry pie

American  

noun

  1. any of several plants having flowers with an odor suggestive of cherries, as the heliotrope.

cherry-pie British  

noun

  1. a widely planted garden heliotrope, Heliotropium peruvianum

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Etymology

Origin of cherry pie

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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Decades later, the pie’s cultural relevance endures — Twede’s now even sells its cherry pie and coffee on the national food shipping site Goldbelly.

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

It wasn’t gelled up like the cafeteria cherry pie.

From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos

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