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sor·​bus | \ ˈsȯrbəs \

Definition of sorbus

1 capitalized : a genus of trees and shrubs (family Rosaceae) distinguished from Pyrus and Malus by the pinnate leaves, three styles, and carpels that are not cartilaginous — see mountain ash
2 plural -es : any tree of the genus Sorbus

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History and Etymology for sorbus

New Latin, from Latin, service tree

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“Sorbus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorbus. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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