Ceras is a Latin word that means cherry, and as such, it has several synonyms that describe this fruit. Some of the synonyms for ceras are prunus cerasus, sour cherry, tart cherry, and wild cherry. Prunus cerasus is the scientific name for sour cherry trees and is one of the primary types of cherry trees that are cultivated for their fruit. Sour cherry is another popular synonym for ceras, and it accurately reflects the tartness of the fruit. Tart cherry is another term used to describe the characteristic sourness of the cherry fruit. Finally, wild cherry is a synonym that is used to describe the cherry variety that grows in the wild and has a smaller and more tart fruit than cultivated cherries.