bird cherry

[ burd cher-ee ]

noun

1. any of several species of cherry, especially Prunus padus European bird cherry, of Europe and Asia, and P. pensylvanica pin cherry, of the U.S.
2. the fruit of any such tree, for which birds have a particular liking.

bird cherry

noun

1. a small Eurasian rosaceous tree, Prunus padus , with clusters of white flowers and small black fruits See also cherry

Word History and Origins

Origin of bird cherry¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Alder and ash are the main tree species but there are also bird cherry and hazel and small numbers of wych elm, gean, holly, rowan and elder.

From BBC

The forest was picturesque but not very lofty; the bird cherry was in flower, but the blossoms of the red bud had lost their bright colour.

From Project Gutenberg

Turkeys and chickens wander the two-acre plot, gobbling hackberries and bird cherries that have fallen from trees planted in their pen, and leaving manure to nourish the plants.

From New York Times

From the top of the ridge, the firs and birch looked down upon the cottage; the bird cherry strewed its flowers on the roof.

From Project Gutenberg

It ain't so long till I has this bird cherry ripe.

From Project Gutenberg