black cherry

• Type de fruit sombre et sucré provenant de l'arbre Prunus serotina, ainsi que le goût ou la couleur rappelant ce fruit.

A type of dark, sweet fruit from the Prunus serotina tree, or a flavor or color resembling this fruit.

1. A2formal

   A small, dark, sweet fruit from the black cherry tree (Prunus serotina).

   cerise noire

   • She picked a bowl of black cherries from the tree.
   • Black cherry jam is a popular homemade treat.
   • The black cherry tree grows wild in many parts of North America.

2. A2informal

   A flavor or scent resembling that of the black cherry fruit, often used in food, drinks, and cosmetics.

   cerise noire (saveur)

   • This soda has a strong black cherry flavor.
   • I love the smell of black cherry candles.
   • The ice cream shop offers a black cherry sorbet.

3. B1formal

   The wood of the black cherry tree, valued for its rich color and grain, used in furniture and cabinetry.

   bois de cerisier noir

   • The cabinet was made from solid black cherry wood.
   • Black cherry wood darkens beautifully with age.
   • They chose black cherry for the dining table.