Definition of "morello" []

• A variety of the sour cherry (Prunus cerasus var. austera) having double flowers and fruit with dark red skin. (noun)

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• "Chocolate loaf cakes spread with cherry jam and soaked in cherry brandy, topped with morello cherries, chocolate custard and double cream."
• "This Syrah (70%), Grenache (20%), Mouvedre (10%) blend was full of dark fruit, morello cherries, earth, mushrooms and had just the right amount of tannins to complement the food and a nice long finish."
• "The best-known sour cherries are morello and maraschino, with a slightly tart edge that is perfect for cooking...'"