cerasus

/sɛˈræsuːs/

Definitions

1. noun

A subgenus of cherry trees, especially those producing sour cherries.

“The old orchard was home to a variety of cerasus trees, providing an assortment of sour cherries for the local market.”

Synonyms

  • sour cherry
  • wild cherry

Antonyms

  • sweet cherry
  • tart cherry