— cherrylike , adj.
/cher"ee/ , n. , pl. cherries , adj.
n.
1. the fruit of any of various trees belonging to the genus Prunus, of the rose family, consisting of a pulpy, globular drupe enclosing a one-seeded smooth stone.
2. the tree bearing such a fruit.
3. the wood of such a tree.
4. any of various fruits or plants resembling the cherry.
5. bright red; cerise.
6. Slang ( often vulgar ).
a. the hymen.
b. the state of virginity.
7. Slang.
a. something new or unused.
b. a novice.
8. Underworld Slang. a first offender.
9. Bowling. the striking down of only the forward pin or pins in attempting to make a spare.
adj.
10. bright-red; cerise.
11. (of food and beverages) made with or containing cherries or cherrylike flavoring: cherry pie; cherry soda.
12. (of furniture, woodwork, etc.) made of or covered or decorated with wood from the cherry tree.
13. Slang ( often vulgar ). being a virgin.
14. Slang.
a. new or unused: a three-year-old car in cherry condition.
b. inexperienced; being an innocent novice.
[ 1300-50; ME cheri var. of chirie, back formation from OE ciris- (taken for pl.) ceresium for * cerasium (L cerasum ) kerásion cherry ]