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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
Examples of elderberry in a Sentence
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Real says a fruit beer like Delirium Red, brewed with cherries and elderberries, can offer a balance of sweet and sour; pairing it with Berkshire Bloom, a Camembert-style cheese from Cricket Creek Farm, helps smooth any sharpness leftover from the Red.
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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
In the fall, in preparation for winter, key medicines for immunity and resilience are rosehips, burdock, nettle, and elderberry.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 23 Jan. 2024
It’s formulated with brightening mulberry extract, alongside soothing elderberry and evening primrose extracts.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
All parts of the American elderberry, Sambucus nigra, including the berries, are toxic unless cooked.
—Sara Okeefe, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024
My son comes to my home after work every night and pours me my elderberry wine.
—Mary G. Pepitone, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
According to the brand, each is infused with a proprietary blend of artichoke leaves, elderberries, green tea leaves, and muscadine grapes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023
The allergy and immunity booster contains vitamins A, C, D3 & E as well as elderberry extract, omega fatty acids from salmon oil, glucosamine for joint health, biotin for healthy nails & fur, and prebiotics for digestive health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2022
Merus 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (which includes 6 percent Petit Verdot) has a nose of elderberry, blackberry, and candied violet with a hint of charcuterie.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2024
Jillian Dara, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
In the fall, in preparation for winter, key medicines for immunity and resilience are rosehips, burdock, nettle, and elderberry.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 23 Jan. 2024
It’s formulated with brightening mulberry extract, alongside soothing elderberry and evening primrose extracts.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
All parts of the American elderberry, Sambucus nigra, including the berries, are toxic unless cooked.
—Sara Okeefe, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024
My son comes to my home after work every night and pours me my elderberry wine.
—Mary G. Pepitone, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
According to the brand, each is infused with a proprietary blend of artichoke leaves, elderberries, green tea leaves, and muscadine grapes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023
The allergy and immunity booster contains vitamins A, C, D3 & E as well as elderberry extract, omega fatty acids from salmon oil, glucosamine for joint health, biotin for healthy nails & fur, and prebiotics for digestive health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2022
Merus 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (which includes 6 percent Petit Verdot) has a nose of elderberry, blackberry, and candied violet with a hint of charcuterie.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2024
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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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