cherry pie

noun

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

cherry-pie

noun

1. a widely planted garden heliotrope, Heliotropium peruvianum

Word History and Origins

Origin of cherry-pie¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Duncan Hines’ Comstock County Cherry pie filling and its Creamy Strawberries n’ Cream Frosting still contain artificial colors, including Red 40 and Yellow 5, News Nation reported.

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This love began when I was young, when I would watch my aunt eat endless amounts of cherry pie and cherry vanilla ice cream.

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He recently hosted a March 30 book launch party for “The World’s Largest Cherry Pie,” a collection of poetry by his friend Sophie Appel, that featured a harpist and tea tasting.

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When Sherry prods him to take his first bite of solid food, Quaid does for the cherry pie what his real-life mother Meg Ryan once did for the pastrami sandwich.

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Regardless of the meaning behind the pie, one thing is certain: cherry pie has cemented itself as more than just a dessert — it’s a cultural artifact, beloved by “Twin Peaks fans” and pastry enthusiasts alike.

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