noun
- Plural of morelle; a type of dark cherry, especially the sour or tart variety used in cooking and preserves.
Usage: chiefly British and European usage; often used in culinary contexts
Examples
- The baker used morelles to make a traditional cherry tart.
- Morelles are prized for their tartness in jam-making.
- The orchard produced several baskets of fresh morelles each summer.
- French pastry chefs often incorporate morelles into their desserts.