fire cherry

noun

1. bird cherry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire cherry¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

There is also a composting toilet and an elevated deck pierced by a fire cherry tree.

From Seattle Times

Most dishes get the perfume of an open fire, cherry one of five woods used to get the job done.

From Washington Post

She positioned the toasted marshmallow atop a concoction of hickory-smoked rye, Amaro Montenegro and Spirit Fire cherry cedar bitters, and a waiter whisked the drink away.

From New York Times