Chokecherry (noun)

A small wild cherry tree native to North America and having purplish black fruit.

Origin:

American english, alteration (influenced by choke to stop up) of earlier chockcherry, from massachusett mooschinsch, variant of moosquitch.

Examples:

1. The chokecherry bushes provided a tasty snack for the birds in the park.
2. The chokecherry trees grew tall along the riverbank.
3. The chokecherry jelly was a staple in the pantry during the summer months.
4. The chokecherry wine was a local specialty and a popular gift.
5. The chokecherry syrup was used to flavor the ice cream on a hot summer day.