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cherry plum

American  

noun

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

  2. the fruit of this tree.


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

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2022

The Russian River Valley’s signature dark cherry, plum and fig flavors are here, with an expansive texture and mouthfeel.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 9, 2021

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

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

As the season advances he will discover the cucumber, melon, and squash seeds, and, with a little help, the apple, pear, and quince seeds, as well as those of the cherry, plum, and peach.

From The Renewal of Life; How and When to Tell the Story to the Young by Margaret Warner Morley

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