amarelle

• Nom désignant une variété de cerisier cultivé donnant des fruits rouge pâle à jus incolore ou presque incolore.

A noun referring to a type of cultivated sour cherry tree that produces pale red fruit with colorless or nearly colorless juice.

1. C1formalscientific

   Any of several cultivated varieties of sour cherry trees that produce pale red fruit with colorless juice.

   Griottier (cerisier acide)

   • The amarelle tree in the garden produces fruit perfect for preserves.
   • Farmers often grow amarelle varieties for their high-quality, pale cherries.
   • This particular amarelle cultivar is known for its resistance to frost.

   Synonymessour cherry

2. Pale red cherryC1formalculinary

   A pale red sour cherry with colorless or nearly colorless juice, often used in cooking and baking.

   Griotte claire

   • She used amarelle cherries to make a tangy pie filling.
   • The juice from an amarelle is almost clear, unlike darker cherry varieties.
   • Amarelle cherries are prized for their tart flavor in jams and desserts.