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maraschino

[ mar-uh-skee-noh, -shee- ]

noun

  1. a sweet cordial or liqueur distilled from marascas.


maraschino

/ -ˈʃiːnəʊ; ˌmærəˈskiːnəʊ /

noun

  1. a liqueur made from marasca cherries and flavoured with the kernels, having a taste like bitter almonds
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of maraschino1

From Italian, dating back to 1785–95; marasca, -ine 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of maraschino1

C18: from Italian; see marasca
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Example Sentences

It turned out the bees had discovered a maraschino cherry factory in Red Hook and started bringing the syrup back to the hive.

Strain over crushed ice and garnish with a lime wedge and maraschino cherry.

Cut the maraschino cherries in half, and then cut each half into narrow strips that resemble petals of a flower.

Iced shaddock pulp, flavored with Maraschino, is an excellent introduction to creamed chicken.

Chill the prepared fruit, arrange in fruit cocktail glasses with maraschino syrup.

If handy, a glass of maraschino, substituted for brandy, makes them delicious.

You may flavor with vanilla, maraschino, kirsch, or any liqueur you wish.

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