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elderberry
noun
el·der·ber·ry
ˈel-dər-ˌber-ē 
ˈel-də-,
-ˌbe-rē
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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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 16 June 2026
Over the years, Ashlie and Tyler's garden has grown to include eggplants, melons, turnips, potatoes, apples, peaches, plums, elderberries, and blueberries.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Some of DeLuca's favorite trees and shrubs for birds include dogwoods, willows, ninebarks, and elderberry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Catbirds build nests on horizontal branches hidden in dense shrubs, small trees or vines, including dogwood, elderberry, hawthorn and honeysuckle.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 16 June 2026
Over the years, Ashlie and Tyler's garden has grown to include eggplants, melons, turnips, potatoes, apples, peaches, plums, elderberries, and blueberries.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Some of DeLuca's favorite trees and shrubs for birds include dogwoods, willows, ninebarks, and elderberry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Catbirds build nests on horizontal branches hidden in dense shrubs, small trees or vines, including dogwood, elderberry, hawthorn and honeysuckle.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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“Elderberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderberry. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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elderberry
noun
el·der·ber·ry
ˈel-də(r)-ˌber-ē
1
: the edible black or red fruit of any of a genus of shrubs or trees of the same family as the honeysuckles that produce flat clusters of small white or pink flowers
2
: any tree or shrub that produces elderberries
Medical Definition
elderberry
noun
el·der·ber·ry
ˈel-də(r)-ˌber-ē
plural elderberries
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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