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elderberry.

Any shrub or tree of the genus Sambucus;

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɛldə(ɹ)ˌbɛɹi/
  1. Any shrub or tree of the genus Sambucus;

  2. The small, edible, purplish-black fruit of this plant, used in cooking and to flavour drinks etc.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Middle English eldre English elder Proto-Germanic *bazją Proto-West Germanic *baʀi Old English berġe Middle English berie English berry English elderberry Compound of elder + berry.

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