Cryptic crossword clue
Cherries, see, covered in fungi 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MORELLOS

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The straight part
We know that "Cherries" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cherries = morellos.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MORELLOS mean?

MORELLOS noun
  1. A variety of cultivated cherry, Prunus cerasus 'austera', having a dark skin

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