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marasca

marasca

9.9
A small bitter cherry used to make maraschino liqueur
  • noun
  • /məˈræskə/
  • Specialized
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  • She tasted a marasca for the first time and found it surprisingly tart.

Examples

  • The famous maraschino liqueur is traditionally produced from the juice of the marasca cherry.

  • Many desserts use marasca cherries for their unique flavor.

  • Maraschino is made using both the fruit and the pits of the marasca.

  • The marasca cherry is essential for making authentic maraschino liqueur.

  • The famous maraschino liqueur is traditionally produced from the juice of the marasca cherry.

  • Maraschino is made using both the fruit and the pits of the marasca.

  • Many desserts use marasca cherries for their unique flavor.

Synonyms

marasca cherry
vsmarasca
  • Specialized
9.8

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

is a southern European variety not limited to one specific region

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

A marasca is a small, 'bitter' cherry used to make maraschino liqueur. The word comes from Italian and the Dalmatian name for this sour fruit, so the name helps you remember the tart cherry that makes the drink.