Definition

Noun 1. A type of sweet cherry: A specific cultivated variety of the sweet cherry tree (Prunus avium) or its fruit, characterized by very dark, nearly black skin and deep red, richly flavored flesh. The name "blackheart" directly describes its appearance.

Usage Examples

• Noun as a subject:
  • The blackheart cherry is prized for its intense flavor and color.
  • This particular blackheart cherry tree produces an abundant harvest each July.
• Noun as an object:
  • She prefers baking with blackheart cherries because they hold their shape well.
  • The market was selling fresh blackheart cherries from the local orchard.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: In gardening and agriculture, 'blackheart cherry' specifies the cultivar, distinguishing it from other varieties like 'Bing' or 'Rainier'. It may be used in scientific or catalog contexts.
  • For a classic, robust cherry flavor, the 'Blackheart' cherry is an excellent choice for home orchards.

Variants and Related Words

• Blackheart: Can be used alone as a shortened, informal name for the fruit.
  • These blackhearts are perfectly ripe.
• Sweet cherry (): The broader species to which the blackheart cherry belongs.
• Heart cherry: An older or more general term sometimes used interchangeably with sweet cherry, referring to the heart-shaped fruit.

Synonyms

• Dark sweet cherry: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the color and type.
• Mahogany cherry: A less common synonym describing its rich, dark color.

Notes on Meaning

• The term is highly specific and refers almost exclusively to the fruit or the tree that produces it. It is not typically used in idiomatic or metaphorical ways. The compound name directly denotes the physical characteristics ("black" + "heart" [shape]) of the cherry.

Noun

1. heart cherry with dark flesh and skin cherry