chokecherry

American  

[chohk-cher-ee] / ˈtʃoʊkˌtʃɛr i /

noun

Chiefly Northern U.S.

PLURAL

chokecherries

1. any of several cherries, especially Prunus virginiana, of North America, that bear an astringent fruit.

2. the fruit itself.

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chokecherry British  

/ ˈtʃəʊkˌtʃɛrɪ /

noun

1. any of several North American species of cherry, esp Prunus virginiana, having very astringent dark red or black fruit

2. the fruit of any of these trees

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Etymology

Origin of chokecherry

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85; choke + cherry

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Example Sentences

But it’s important to try, he said, ticking off the reasons: Without restoration and resilience work, this piece of forest will likely convert to shrubland dominated by manzanita, whitethorn and chokecherry.

From Los Angeles Times

But with a group of our size, bears could hear us from miles away, and there was no chance of surprising a grizzly in the midst of a chokecherry feast.

From Washington Post

She also talked about gathering capulin — or chokecherries — and roasting blue corn to make atole — a traditional beverage — to share during the holidays.

From Seattle Times

Many look for nectar on dandelion, rabbitbrush, Canada thistle, osier dogwood and chokecherry.

From Seattle Times

“It’s done with a chokecherry switch, and it’s done without emotion, either across the legs or across the a-. Some people say we’re beating people, and that’s just not true,” he told The Billings Gazette.

From Washington Times