Meaning of the word "maraschino cherry" in English

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maraschino cherry

US /məˌræʃ.iː.noʊ ˈtʃer.i/
UK /ˌmær.əˈskiː.nəʊ ˈtʃer.i/
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Noun

a cherry that has been preserved and sweetened, typically bright red and used as a garnish or in desserts

Example:
The cocktail was garnished with a bright red maraschino cherry.
She loves putting a maraschino cherry on top of her ice cream sundae.