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From choke + cherry, so called from the extreme astringency of the fresh fruit.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
chokecherry
Today it means: Any of several American wild cherry trees, especially Prunus virginiana. Full definition →
Today it means: Any of several American wild cherry trees, especially Prunus virginiana. Full definition →
From choke + cherry, so called from the extreme astringency of the fresh fruit.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.