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PRONUNCIATION OF JERUSALEM CHERRY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JERUSALEM CHERRY

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Jerusalem cherry is a noun.
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WHAT DOES JERUSALEM CHERRY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Jerusalem cherry

Solanum pseudocapsicum

Solanum pseudocapsicum is a nightshade species with poisonous fruit. It is commonly known as the Jerusalem cherry, Madeira winter cherry, or, ambiguously, "winter cherry". These perennials can be grown decoratively as house plants, but in some areas of South Africa, Australia and New Zealand it is regarded as a weed.

Definition of Jerusalem cherry in the English dictionary

The definition of Jerusalem cherry in the dictionary is a small South American solanaceous shrub, Solanum pseudo-capsicum, cultivated as a house plant for its white flowers and inedible reddish cherry-like fruit.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JERUSALEM CHERRY

Jersey City
Jerusalem
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem cross
Jerusalem oak
Jerusalem syndrome
Jervis Bay

WORDS THAT END LIKE JERUSALEM CHERRY

bird cherry
black cherry
blackberry
cherry
chokecherry
cornelian cherry
cream sherry
ground cherry
heart cherry
herry
marasca cherry
maraschino cherry
morello cherry
Pondicherry
Puducherry
sherry
sour cherry
sweet cherry
wherry
wild cherry
winter cherry

Synonyms and antonyms of Jerusalem cherry in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Jerusalem cherry» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JERUSALEM CHERRY

Find out the translation of Jerusalem cherry to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Jerusalem cherry from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Jerusalem cherry» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

耶路撒冷樱桃
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Jerusalem cherry
570 millions of speakers

English

Jerusalem cherry
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

यरूशलेम चेरी
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

القدس الكرز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Иерусалим вишня
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Jerusalém cereja
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জেরুজালেম চেরি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le cerisier de Jérusalem
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ceri Yerusalem
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Jerusalem cherry
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エルサレムの桜
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

예루살렘 벚꽃
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Yerusalem cherry
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Jerusalem anh đào
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜெருசலேம் செர்ரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जेरुसलेम चेरी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kudüs kirazı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Gerusalemme ciliegio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Jerozolima wiśni
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Єрусалим вишня
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Ierusalim cires
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Ιερουσαλήμ κεράσι
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Jerusalem kers
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Jerusalem körsbär
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Jerusalem kirsebær
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Jerusalem cherry

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JERUSALEM CHERRY»

The term «Jerusalem cherry» is used very little and occupies the 169.716 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JERUSALEM CHERRY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Jerusalem cherry

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JERUSALEM CHERRY»

Discover the use of Jerusalem cherry in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Jerusalem cherry and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Principles Of Clinical Toxicology, Third Edition
Christmas Plants Another group of houseplants reported to entice children includes a variety of plants commonly seen around the holidays such as poinsettia, holly, mistletoe, and Jerusalem cherry (Fig. 11.3a-d and Table 11.5). Jerusalem ...
Thomas A Gossel, 1994
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Mistress Pat By L. M. Montgomery
Laughter came easily tothem. "Isn't shethe cliverone," saidJudy... andthen stiffenedin horror. Tillytuck was proudly uncovering his Christmas presentfor "the missus." A Jerusalem cherry!A pretty thing, to be sure, with its glossy green leaves and ...
L. M. Montgomery
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The Pat of Silver Bush Chronicles (Extended Annotated Edition)
A Jerusalem cherry! A pretty thing, to be sure, with its glossy green leaves and ruby red fruit, and mother was delighted with it. But Judy beat a sudden retreat to the kitchen, followed by Pat. "Judy, what is the matter? You're never going to be ...
Lucy Maud Montgomery, 2013
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Plants of Deep South Texas: A Field Guide to the Woody and ...
Jerusalem Cherry Family: Solanaceae Scientific Name: Solanum pseudocapsicum Habit: Entirely hairless shrubs up to 4' or taller. Leaves: Alternate; blades lanceolate to oblanceolate, up to 4“ long, the margins slightly wavy. Flowers: Radial ...
Alfred Richardson, 2010
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Delphi Complete Works of L. M. Montgomery (Illustrated):
Laughtercame easilyto them. “Isn'tshethe cliver one,” said Judy . . . and then stiffened in horror. Tillytuck was proudly uncovering his Christmas present for“the missus.” A Jerusalem cherry! A pretty thing, withits tobe sure, glossy green leaves  ...
Lucy Maud Montgomery, 2013
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Poisonous Plants of Paradise: First Aid and Medical ...
The Jerusalem cherry contains the alkaloid solanocapsine, a toxin that acts directly on the heart, causing slowing of the heart rate and weakening of the heart muscle. The type and amount of toxins in the Solan tun group varv widely from one ...
Susan Scott, Craig Thomas, 2000
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Florida Ethnobotany
Those words are comparable with Jerusalem cherry still used in English. The name rot Nachtschatten (red night-shade or Solanum, 1542) may also indicate a comparison of a new plant with an old familiar one. Nine species of Physalis are  ...
Daniel F. Austin, 2004
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A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America
... potent hallucinogen.53 The black berries of belladona, the showy red berries of Jerusalem cherry (Solanum pseudocap- sicum), and bittersweet (S. dukamara) have caused poisoning in people who eat them. Animals are rarely poisoned by  ...
Anthony P. Knight, Richard G. Walter, 2001
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New Scientist
Although the belief in the magical virtues of red berries has long since gone, their customary use persists, and the widely popular modern addition to the decorative provision, namely, the Jerusalem Cherry (Solatium pseudo- capsicum) shares ...
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Fruit Flies of Economic Importance 87
... b Citrus, Citrus ainensia (L.) Osbeck, coffee, Coff ea arabica L.} false kamani , Termlnalia catappa L.} fig, Picus carica L.j guava, Psidium gua Java L.; Jerusalem cherry, Solanum pseudocapsicum L.; loquat, Briobotrya Japonioa ( Thunb.) ...
C.V Cavalloro, 1989

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JERUSALEM CHERRY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Jerusalem cherry is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ask Einstein: 'Tis the Season for Holiday Hazards for Cats
Lucky dogs! Mistletoe is also bad. Other deadly holiday plants or flowers are Star-of-Bethlehem, eucalyptus, Jerusalem cherry, Narcissus, holly, ... «Catster, Dec 14»
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NM Poison Center warns of dangerous holiday decorations
... holly, winter broom, Jerusalem cherry, chrysanthemum and Christmas peppers. Beware of the essential oils in evergreens, such as balsams, ... «KOB.com, Dec 14»
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Keep the holiday season safe for kids
Some — mistletoe berries, Jerusalem cherry and holly berries — can be noxious or poisonous, Kohn says. Use space heaters only in areas ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Dec 14»
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Keep your kids safe this holiday season
This includes mistletoe berries, holly berry and Jerusalem cherry. In a poison emergency, call the National Poison Control Center at 1‐ ... «KRMG, Dec 14»
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Getting real: Nostalgic and traditional, fresh greenery is never out of …
Don't use greenery with poisonous berries if you have children or pets. These include holly, yew, ivy, Jerusalem cherry, bittersweet, crown of ... «Chattanooga Times Free Press, Nov 14»
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December Gardening Calendar: Try a live Christmas tree
Also look for Jerusalem cherry, ornamental peppers and kalanchoes. Be sure to cover them when transporting them even a short distance. «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov 14»
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Plants wait out the darkest days
... flowering and fruiting take energy, which comes ultimately from the sun, so if you want flowers or fruits from such plants as Jerusalem cherry, ... «Kansas.com, Feb 14»
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Indoor plants wait out the darkest days as spring nears
So if you want flowers or fruits from such plants as Jerusalem cherry, flowering maple, citrus and miniature roses, you have to arrange for ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Feb 14»
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Help light-starved houseplants get through the dark days of winter
So if you want flowers or fruits from such plants as Jerusalem cherry, flowering maple, citrus and miniature roses, you have to arrange for ... «Colorado Springs Gazette, Jan 14»
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How to help your plants wait out the dark days
... flowering and fruiting take energy, which comes ultimately from the sun, so if you want flowers or fruits from such plants as Jerusalem cherry, ... «Globalnews.ca, Jan 14»

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