cherry plum

American  

noun

1. a small tree, Prunus cerasifera, bearing edible yellow or reddish fruit.

2. the fruit of this tree.

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cherry plum British  

noun

1. Also called: myrobalan.  a small widely planted Asian rosaceous tree, Prunus cerasifera, with white flowers and red or yellow cherry-like fruit

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cherry plum

In Chianti, it typically becomes a tart, tannic, bold red wine with notes of cherry, plum, and garden herbs.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2022

This blend of 70 percent merlot and 30 percent cabernet franc is rich and ripe with cherry, plum and blackberry fruit and a lush texture to carry all that fruit.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 27, 2017

“In the early 20th century, this valley was full of blooming fruit orchards with cherry, plum and apricot trees. It was called the Valley of Heart’s Delight.”

From Washington Post ● Jul. 13, 2017

This youthful Pinot leads with lots of supple, bright fruit — raspberry, cherry, plum —  woven with sweet spices, licorice and gentle tannins.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2015

It might be a peach or an almond or a cherry plum.

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)