noun / adjective
maraschino
mar-uh-SHEE-noh/mˌærʌskˈinoʊ/
A cherry preserved in sweet syrup.
Maraschino cherries shine in the syrup-filled jar.
Etymology
Maraschino first named a liqueur made from bitter marasca cherries. Cherries preserved in real or imitation maraschino then took its name, connecting the liqueur with the sweet-preserved sense.
In context
Maraschino cherries add an instant aesthetic appeal
More examples
- She dropped a maraschino into the cocktail.
- The jar held bright red maraschino cherries.
- He removed the maraschino cherry from the dessert.
Forms
maraschino · maraschinos
Similar words
- candied cherry
- A candied cherry is preserved with concentrated sugar; a maraschino cherry is commonly served in syrup.
- cherry
- Cherry is the fruit generally; maraschino identifies a particular preserved preparation.