In Lebanese Arabic, “cherry” is karaz or al-karaz (كرز). In Lebanese culture, cherries can also symbolize identity, renewal, and seasonal beauty, especially in places like Hammana where cherries are a local emblem.

Language

  • كرز (karaz) = cherry.
  • In everyday usage, it refers to the fruit itself, not a slang meaning.

Cultural meaning

  • In Lebanon, cherries are tied to local heritage and pride in some regions, especially Hammana.
  • They can represent renewal, purity, prosperity, and fleeting beauty in cultural and symbolic contexts.

Note

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