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Sauerkirsche

sour cherry, morello cherry

noun ZOW-er-kir-she Rare
Food & Drink Fruits

Usage Note

Sauerkirsche is the tart cherry variety (Prunus cerasus) used for cooking, contrasted with the sweet Süßkirsche. It is the classic ingredient in Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte and bottled preserves.

Examples

"Für den Kuchen braucht man Sauerkirschen aus dem Glas, keine frischen."

Natural Translation

For the cake you need jarred sour cherries, not fresh ones.

Literal Translation

For the cake needs one sour-cherries from the jar, no fresh ones.

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