sao

/sɑw/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tart cherry, often used in jam, juice, and other food products.

“The chef added a splash of sao juice to the dessert recipe.”

2. noun

A unit of length in the Portuguese system, equal to one-tenth of a toise.

“The sailor measured the distance in saos to the nearby island.”

3. verb

To dry or wither, especially in the sun.

“The flowers began to sao after the dry summer.”

Synonyms

  • sour cherry
  • tart cherry

Antonyms

  • sweet cherry