elderberry

/ˈɛldərˌbɛri/
noun
  1. A small, dark purple or black berry that grows in clusters on the elder tree or shrub, often used in food, drinks, and medicine.
    • The pie was filled with sweetened elderberries and a hint of lemon.
    • Elderberry syrup is a popular natural remedy for colds.
    • She picked fresh elderberries from the bush to make jam.
  2. The shrub or small tree (genus Sambucus) that produces elderberries, with clusters of white flowers and dark berries.
    • An elderberry grows quickly in moist soil and full sun.
    • Birds love to nest in the branches of an elderberry.
    • The garden had a large elderberry covered in white blossoms.
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