maraschino
US /ˌmer.əˈʃiː.noʊ/
UK /ˌmer.əˈʃiː.noʊ/
1.
a cherry preserved in a sweetened liqueur, typically red and used as a garnish
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The cocktail was garnished with a bright red maraschino cherry.
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She loves putting maraschino cherries on her ice cream sundaes.
2.
a sweet liqueur made from Marasca cherries
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The recipe calls for a splash of maraschino to enhance the flavor.
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He enjoyed a glass of fine maraschino after dinner.