black cherry
noun
1
: a large cherry (Prunus serotina) of eastern and central North America having drooping clusters of small white flowers and astringent black or dark purple fruits
also
: the fruit
2
: the strong reddish-brown wood of the black cherry used especially for cabinetwork
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Greif Lagrein, 2021 Greif Lagrein is intense and rich, with dark fruit aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and plum and secondary notes of dark chocolate, leather, and tobacco, along with subtle hints of violet and black pepper.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Her 2022 Morgon Grand Cras is ruby red with aromas of bright black cherry, red raspberry, and brown baking spices with silky tannins and flavors of cranberry, cherry, and red plum.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Justine Skye’s black cherry French tips were classic, dressing up the blonde cut which peaked from under a cashmere hat.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
Proving that big waves work on shorter hair too, Selena Gomez showed off a luxe midi-bob at another event in Hollywood on Tuesday, pairing her deep brunette waves with black cherry nails.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Her 2022 Morgon Grand Cras is ruby red with aromas of bright black cherry, red raspberry, and brown baking spices with silky tannins and flavors of cranberry, cherry, and red plum.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Justine Skye’s black cherry French tips were classic, dressing up the blonde cut which peaked from under a cashmere hat.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
Proving that big waves work on shorter hair too, Selena Gomez showed off a luxe midi-bob at another event in Hollywood on Tuesday, pairing her deep brunette waves with black cherry nails.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Black cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20cherry. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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