What is another word for chokecherry?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈə͡ʊkt͡ʃəɹi] (IPA)

Chokecherry is a fruit bearing plant that belongs to the prunus family. This fruit is commonly found in North America and has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries. Some alternative names for chokecherry include cherry plum, western chokecherry, black chokeberry, and wild cherry. These names allude to the small, purplish-black fruit that is known for its tart and astringent flavor. The name chokecherry comes from the tendency of the fruit to cause choking if eaten in large quantities. Despite its name, chokecherry is a versatile fruit that can be used in jams, jellies, syrups, and even wine-making.

Synonyms for Chokecherry:

What are the hypernyms for Chokecherry?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Chokecherry?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for chokecherry (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Chokecherry?

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Usage examples for Chokecherry

There were some chokecherry bushes higher than her head, and there were other bushes that did not look particularly enlivening.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower
Now she squawked on the right; then she acted "the anxious mother" on the left; this time it was from the clump of rosebushes in front that she rose hurriedly, as if that was her home; again it was from over my head, in the chokecherry-tree, that she bustled off, as if she had been "caught in the act."
"A Bird-Lover in the West"
Olive Thorne Miller Harriet Mann Miller

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