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Elderberry Definition & Meaning

elderberry
noun
  1. a common shrub with black fruit or a small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies
  2. berrylike fruit of an elder used for e.g. wines and jellies

"Elderberry" in song lyrics

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  • "black elderberry"
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  • "black lace elderberry"
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  • "health properties of elderberry"
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Frequently asked questions

What does elderberry mean?
a common shrub with black fruit or a small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies berrylike fruit of an elder used for e.g. wines and jellies
What part of speech is elderberry?
Elderberry is a noun.
How many definitions does elderberry have?
Elderberry has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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