"cherrytop" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: cherrytops [plural]
Etymology: cherry + top, from the resemblance to a maraschino cherry on top of a dessert. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cherry|top}} cherry + top Head templates: {{en-noun}} cherrytop (plural cherrytops)
  1. A round, red light that is mounted on top of a police car. Synonyms: cherry top Derived forms: cherry topper
    Sense id: en-cherrytop-en-noun-YUKKqgL~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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