maraschino

/ˌmærəˈskiːnoʊ/
noun
  1. A sweet, red or green cherry preserved in a flavored syrup, often used as a garnish for cocktails, desserts, and ice cream sundaes.
    • She placed a maraschino cherry on top of the chocolate sundae.
    • Kids love eating maraschino cherries straight from the jar.
    • The bartender added a maraschino to the cocktail for a pop of color.
  2. A clear, sweet liqueur made from marasca cherries, originally from Croatia.
    • Maraschino is often used in classic cocktails like the Aviation.
    • He ordered a glass of maraschino after dinner to enjoy its fruity taste.
    • The recipe calls for a splash of maraschino to enhance the dessert's flavor.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Describing something that is flavored with or resembles maraschino cherries or liqueur.
    • The maraschino flavor in the candy was very sweet and fruity.
    • The bakery sells maraschino cupcakes with cherry frosting.
    • We bought a bottle of maraschino syrup for making drinks at home.
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