cherrystone

[ cher-ee-stohn ]

noun

1. the one-seeded smooth stone of the cherry.
2. the quahog, Venus mercenaria, when larger than a littleneck.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cherrystone¹

First recorded in 1300–50, cherrystone is from the Middle English word cheriston. See cherry, stone

Example Sentences

Mr. Neale kindly offered to meet me at Cherrystone landing and take me to his house, but I shall decline in your favour.

From Project Gutenberg

This when cracked held a cherrystone, inside the cherrystone was a grain of wheat, and in the wheat a millet-seed.

From Project Gutenberg

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