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cherry

[cher-ee] / ˈtʃɛr i /


ADJECTIVE
new at something
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ADJECTIVE
(vulgar) virginal
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NOUN
(vulgar) hymen
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STRONGEST


NOUN
(vulgar) virginity
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With G&T, dinners showcase Dorset’s homegrown ingredients at their best: delicate hand-dived scallops from Lyme Bay, organic salads scattered with edible flowers, puddings as light as cherry blossoms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

To her, jewelry completes any look as “the cherry on top.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Other impressive features on the grounds include a saltwater pool; vegetable gardens; a wildflower meadow; an orchard of cherry, apple, and peach trees; and a sports court—ideal for Paul’s training.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

"We observed the cherry blossoms in full bloom on March 30," Kyoto Local Meteorological Office said.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The cherry blossom season peaks in Washington, and I’d give just about anything to go there and just sketch and paint and hide.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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