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fire cherry

American  

noun

  1. bird cherry.


Etymology

Origin of fire cherry

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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There is also a composting toilet and an elevated deck pierced by a fire cherry tree.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2022

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