bird cherry

bird cherry
1. any of several species of cherry, esp. Prunus padus (European bird cherry), of Europe and Asia, and P. pensylvanica (pin cherry), of the U.S.
2. the fruit of any such tree, for which birds have a particular liking.
[1590-1600]

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