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chokecherry

Syllabification: (choke·cher·ry)
Pronunciation: /ˈCHōkˌCHerē/
Definition of chokecherry

noun

  • a North American cherry with an edible astringent fruit that is more palatable when cooked.
    • Prunus virginiana, family Rosaceae

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