The edible fruit of the Prunus cerasus.
1This used to mean the sour morello cherry, but these days other cherry interlopers are involved.
2In December I discovered jars of these Morello cherries in the supermarket.
3An excellent syrup for fruit sauce is made of Morello cherries (red, sour cherries).
4There are quinces and medlars and plums with plenty of fruit, and Morello cherries; but few apples.
5Take large, ripe Morello cherries; weigh them and to each pound allow a pound of loaf sugar.
6Omai, the South Sea Islander, was once at a dinner in London, where stewed Morello cherries were offered to him.
7The juice of morello cherries, or of currants mixed with water and sugar, and prepared in the same way, make very delicate ices.