noun

morello

Morello (noun) means a variety of dark-skinned, tart cherry often used in cooking and preserves. Example: “The pie was filled with morello cherries.”

noun

A variety of dark-skinned, tart cherry often used in cooking and preserves.

"The pie was filled with morello cherries."

How to use morello

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA dark, sour cherry variety, often used in jams and desserts.

Common pairings

morello cherry morello jam

Word forms

morellos plural, morelloes plural, Morellos plural

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Etymology

Probably from morel, altered with an Italian-style ending, possibly influenced by Italian morello, "dark-coloured."

Origin: Italian

Rhymes for morello

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Frequently asked questions

What does “morello” mean?

The word “morello” means a variety of dark-skinned, tart cherry often used in cooking and preserves. In plain terms, a dark, sour cherry variety, often used in jams and desserts.

How do you use “morello” in a sentence?

Here is “morello” used in a sentence: “The pie was filled with morello cherries.”

What part of speech is “morello”?

“Morello” is a noun.

Where does the word “morello” come from?

The word “morello” comes from Italian. Probably from morel, altered with an Italian-style ending, possibly influenced by Italian morello, "dark-coloured.".

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