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cherry

The correct spelling is cherry.

How to pronounce cherry

/ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/
noun

IPA: /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/

Say it like: Che-rree

The correct spelling is cherry. A small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem.
  2. 2.Prunus subg. Cerasus, trees or shrubs that bear cherries.
  3. 3.The wood of a cherry tree.
  4. 4.(color) Cherry red.
  5. 5.Virginity, especially female virginity as embodied by a hymen.

adjective

  1. 1.Containing or having the taste of cherries.
  2. 2.Of a bright red colour; cherry red.
  3. 3.(often of cars) In excellent condition; mint condition.

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