hagberry
/ˈhæɡˌbɛri/
noun
- A small, dark, edible fruit that grows on a type of cherry tree (Prunus padus), also known as bird cherry.
- We picked a handful of hagberries from the tree along the riverbank.
- The hagberry has a slightly bitter taste, but it makes excellent jam.
- Birds love to eat hagberries in late summer.