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chokecherry

/tʃoʊkˈtʃɛri/ noun · British & US
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What does chokecherry mean?

noun

A type of deciduous shrub or small tree with small, dark purple fruit, native to North America. The fruit is edible but often bitter.

Example

"The hikers picked chokecherries for their jam, but had to spit out the seeds."

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