Meanings
nouncornelian cherry (plural cornelian cherries)
plural cornelian cherries
- The cherry-like fruit of the cornel, Cornus mas.
- The tree that bears this fruit.
Synonyms & antonyms
noundeciduous European shrub or small tree having bright red fruit
Similar
Cornus mas
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