chokecherry

/ˈtʃoʊkˌtʃɛri/
noun
  1. A small, tart, dark red or black fruit of a North American shrub or small tree, often used in jams and syrups.
    • The chokecherry has a bitter taste when eaten raw.
    • We picked chokecherries to make jelly for the winter.
    • She added chokecherry syrup to her pancakes for a tangy flavor.
  2. The shrub or small tree that produces this fruit.
    • The chokecherry's white flowers bloom in early spring.
    • Birds love to nest in the chokecherry near the creek.
    • A chokecherry grew at the edge of the forest.
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