maraschino

[ mar-uh-skee-noh, -shee- ]

noun

1. a sweet cordial or liqueur distilled from marascas.

maraschino

/ -ˈʃiːnəʊ; ˌmærəˈskiːnəʊ /

noun

1. a liqueur made from marasca cherries and flavoured with the kernels, having a taste like bitter almonds

Word History and Origins

Origin of maraschino¹

From Italian, dating back to 1785–95; marasca, -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of maraschino¹

C18: from Italian; see marasca

Example Sentences

It turned out the bees had discovered a maraschino cherry factory in Red Hook and started bringing the syrup back to the hive.

From The Daily Beast

Strain over crushed ice and garnish with a lime wedge and maraschino cherry.

From The Daily Beast

Cut the maraschino cherries in half, and then cut each half into narrow strips that resemble petals of a flower.

From Project Gutenberg

Iced shaddock pulp, flavored with Maraschino, is an excellent introduction to creamed chicken.

From Project Gutenberg

Chill the prepared fruit, arrange in fruit cocktail glasses with maraschino syrup.

From Project Gutenberg

If handy, a glass of maraschino, substituted for brandy, makes them delicious.

From Project Gutenberg

You may flavor with vanilla, maraschino, kirsch, or any liqueur you wish.

From Project Gutenberg