elderberry
noun
el·der·ber·ry
| \ ˈel-dər-ˌber-ē
, ˈel-də-, -ˌbe-rē\
, ˈel-də-, -ˌbe-rē\
Definition of elderberry
1
: the edible black or red berrylike drupe of any of a genus (Sambucus) of shrubs or trees of the honeysuckle family bearing flat clusters of small white or pink flowers
2
: a tree or shrub bearing elderberries
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Using fruits from local foragers, American Spoon also preserves wild elderberries, blueberries and blackberries. — Rebecca Powers, Washington Post, "On your next summer vacation, look for berried treasure," 13 Aug. 2019 Swap the wine with Haymaker’s rose mead for a slightly sweeter version or with draft elderberry kombucha for a nonalcoholic take. — Grace Dickinson, https://www.inquirer.com, "The six summery drinks you need to try in Philadelphia this season," 6 June 2019 Elderflower cordial is a sweet combination of sugar, lemon juice and the flowers from elderberries, and the yellow-colored syrup is often mixed with sparkling water or wine to create a refreshing beverage. — Ana Calderone, PEOPLE.com, "This Elderflower Lemonade Cocktail Mimics the Flavors of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding Cake," 20 Mar. 2018 Chef Patrick Jacobus concocts this gelato out of juniper brittle, white sage, elderberries, and red and white currants. — Marc Stirdivant, latimes.com, "Mammoth too crowded in summer and winter? Escape in the spring or fall, a.k.a. the 'slow season'," 24 May 2018 However, since this wedding is all about intercontinental compromise, Harry and Meghan are opting for a lemon and elderberry cake instead. — Aj Willingham, Cnn Design: Megan Pendergrass, CNN, "How to throw one helluva (proper) Royal Wedding party," 2 May 2018 Optional: Pick up some blackberries too, which are basically American elderberries. — Aj Willingham, Cnn Design: Megan Pendergrass, CNN, "How to throw one helluva (proper) Royal Wedding party," 2 May 2018 Classic Cure An immunity greatest hits, these herbal pouches pack in echinacea, elderberries, ginger, and peppermint for a warm fuzzy feeling inside and out. — Allison Young, Sunset, "10 Wellness Teas & Tonics to Give Your Immunity a Boost," 22 Jan. 2018 The creamy white blossoms are edible, and so are the elderberries that grow on the shrubs later in the summer, but the plant itself is mildly toxic. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "What Is Elderflower? Everything to Know About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding Cake Flavor," 20 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'elderberry.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for elderberry
elderberry
noun
English Language Learners Definition of elderberry
: a black or red berry that comes from a type of bush or tree with bunches of white or pink flowers
: a tree or bush that produces elderberries
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elderberry
noun
el·der·ber·ry
| \ ˈel-dər-ˌber-ē
\
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plural elderberries
Kids Definition of elderberry
1
: a shrub or small tree with clusters of small white flowers and a black or red berrylike fruit
2
: the fruit of the elderberry
elderberry
noun
el·der·ber·ry
| \ ˈel-də(r)-ˌber-ē
\
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plural elderberries
Medical Definition of elderberry
1
: the edible black or red berrylike drupe of a tree or shrub of the genus Sambucus that is eaten raw or processed into preserves or wines
2
: any tree or shrub of the genus Sambucus including several whose flowers or fruits were once considered to have medicinal properties — see bourtree, sambucus sense 2
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