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marasca

marasca

9.9
A cherry tree from Dalmatia with bitter fruit used for maraschino
  • noun
  • /mɑːˈræskə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : marasca
  • The famous maraschino liqueur is traditionally made from the marasca cherry.
  • marasca cherries

Examples

  • Farmers in coastal Croatia cultivate marasca trees for their prized fruit.

  • The bitter flavor of the marasca distinguishes it from other cherry varieties.

  • The marasca cherry is essential for making maraschino liqueur.

  • Have you ever tasted marasca cherries?

  • The bartender added marasca cherries to the cocktail, enhancing its unique flavor.

  • Often used to create delicious desserts and liqueurs, marasca cherries are a popular ingredient.

  • For the cake, she chose marasca cherries, which are known for their tartness.

Synonyms

maraschino cherry
vsmarasca
  • Specialized
7.7

A wild Dalmatian cherry tree whose bitter fruit is used to make a sweet alcoholic cherry drink

is the same variety but uses the shorter single word botanical name

Compounds

marasca cherry
  • Specialized
9.8

A small dark bitter fruit from Dalmatia used to make maraschino liqueur

Surface Forms

marasca singular
marascas plural

Etymology

Marasca comes from Italian and the Dalmatian name for a 'sour' cherry tree from the Dalmatian region. Its bitter fruit is prized for making maraschino liqueur, so the name points to the tree and the place where the cherries grow.