elderberry

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Etymology

elder +‎ berry

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛldə(ɹ)ˌbɛɹi/

Noun

elderberry (plural elderberries)

  1. Any shrub or tree of the genus Sambucus;
    Synonym: elder
  2. The small, edible, purplish-black fruit of this plant, used in cooking and to flavour drinks etc.

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