Morello Meaning in English

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Definition

A morello is a type of small, dark, sour cherry, often used in cooking, baking, and making preserves or liqueurs.

Usage & Nuances

'Morello' is a very specific culinary and botanical term, most common in recipes, gardening, or specialty food contexts. Rare in everyday conversation, outside food or plant discussions. Not to be confused with sweet cherries like 'Bing'.

• Spanish: guinda ácida - cereza morello
• Portuguese (BR): cereja ácida - morello
• Portuguese (PT): cereja ácida - morello
• Chinese (Simplified): 酸樱桃 (morello樱桃) - 莫雷洛樱桃
• Chinese (Traditional): 酸櫻桃 (morello櫻桃) - 莫雷洛櫻桃
• Hindi: मोरिलो चेरी - खट्टी चेरी
• Arabic: كرز موريلو - كرز حامض
• Bengali: মোরেলো (টার্ট চেরি)
• Russian: морелло (кислая вишня)
• Japanese: モレロ (サワーチェリーの一種)
• Vietnamese: morello (một loại anh đào chua)
• Korean: 모렐로 (신 체리의 한 종류)
• Turkish: morello (ekşi kiraz türü)
• Urdu: موریللو (کھٹی چیری کی ایک قسم)
• Indonesian: morello (jenis ceri asam)

Example Sentences

A morello is a type of sour cherry.

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Not all cherries are sweet—morello cherries are actually quite tart.

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We made jam from morello cherries.

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Morello trees grow well in cool climates.

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You can find morello cherry liqueur in specialty shops.

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This pie tastes amazing because it uses fresh morello cherries.

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