Where does “cherry” come from?
Cherry comes from Middle English chery, from Anglo-Norman cherise, from Vulgar Latin ceresia, from Latin cerasium, derived from Ancient Greek κερασός, a tree bearing small fruits.
cherry (English): A small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with...
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- A small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with...
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