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cerise

ce·rise

UK/səˈɹiːz/ US/səˈɹiːs/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

a red the color of ripe cherries

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adjective

1.

having any of numerous bright or strong colors reminiscent of the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

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Origin

Borrowed from French cerise (mid 19th century), itself from Vulgar Latin ceresia, from Latin cerasium. Doublet of cherry and kirsch.

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