noun
1.
a. : a rather small round-headed Eurasian tree ( Prunus cerasus ) with grayish bark, white to pinkish flowers, and bright red to almost black soft-fleshed acid edible fruits for which it is widely cultivated — compare sweet cherry ; see amarelle , morello
b. : the fruit of this tree
2. : an Australian tree ( Eugenia corynantha ) with sour-tasting red fruits