Definition

Noun: 1. A type of small, tart apple: Specifically refers to the fruit of an Asian wild crab apple tree (Malus baccata or related species). This fruit is typically small, acidic, and often red, and is commonly used for making preserves, jellies, or pickles. 2. The tree bearing this fruit: Refers to the deciduous tree itself, which is cultivated in many varieties.

Usage Examples

• The cherry apple is too tart to eat raw but makes excellent jelly.
• They have a cherry apple tree in their garden that blooms beautifully in the spring.
• The recipe for this spiced preserve calls specifically for cherry apples.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in horticultural and culinary contexts to specify this particular type of crab apple, distinguishing it from larger, sweeter apple varieties.

Variants and Related Words

• Crab apple (n): A broader term for small, wild, or ornamental apple trees and their sour fruit. A cherry apple is a specific type of crab apple.
• Malus baccata (n): The botanical Latin name for the Siberian crab apple, which is one of the primary species referred to as a cherry apple.

Synonyms

• Crab apple
• Siberian crab apple
• Wild apple

Related Phrases

• Cherry apple jelly: A common product made from the fruit.
• Cherry apple tree: Specifies the tree rather than the fruit.

Noun

1. Asian wild crab apple cultivated in many varieties for it small acid usually red fruit used for preserving