rainier
noun
Simple meaning
A hybrid cherry cultivar, sweet with a thin skin and thick creamy-yellow flesh.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹeɪˈnɪɹ
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noun
A hybrid cherry cultivar, sweet with a thin skin and thick creamy-yellow flesh.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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A mountain peak in central Washington.
A national park in Washington having mountain terrain featuring glaciers and alpine lakes and streams and swamps.
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