Mazzard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mazzard is a noun meaning A sweet cherry, Prunus avium, especially when used as rootstock.
Meaning
A sweet cherry, Prunus avium, especially when used as rootstock.
Example Sentences
In California three rootstock species are in general use. From fairly reliable estimates, about 65 per cent of the cherries grown in the state are grafted on mazzard (Prunus avium); 30 per cent are on mahaleb (P. mahaleb); and 5 per cent on morello (P. cerasus).
Word Forms
- mazzards
Synonyms for mazzard
Depending on context, synonyms include gean.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gean, groundcherry, morello, mazard, plum, marasca.
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