cherry plum

• Fruto pequeño y redondo, híbrido de cerezo y ciruelo, generalmente de color rojo o amarillo, con sabor dulce y ligeramente ácido. También se refiere al árbol (Prunus cerasifera) que produce este fruto.

A small, round fruit that is a hybrid between a cherry and a plum, typically red or yellow in color, with a sweet and tart flavor. Also refers to the tree (Prunus cerasifera) that bears this fruit.

1. Fruit treeB1formal

   A small deciduous tree (Prunus cerasifera) that produces small, round, edible fruits resembling plums, often used in cooking or eaten fresh.

   ciruelo cherry

   • The cherry plum tree in our garden is full of ripe fruit.
   • She made a delicious jam from cherry plums.
   • Cherry plums are often used in desserts and sauces.

2. The fruit itselfB1formal

   The small, round fruit of the cherry plum tree, typically red, yellow, or purple, with a sweet or tart flavor.

   cereza de ciruelo

   • I picked a basket of cherry plums from the orchard.
   • These cherry plums are perfect for making a tart.
   • The cherry plum has a slightly sour taste when unripe.