shadberry

[ shad-ber-ee, -buh-ree ]

noun

, plural shad·ber·ries.

1. the fruit of a shadbush.
2. the plant itself.

shadberry

/ -brɪ; ˈʃædbərɪ /

noun

1. another name for serviceberry serviceberry

Word History and Origins

Origin of shadberry¹

1795–1805, Americanism; shad (perhaps dial. shad cool spot, Old English scead shade, shelter) + berry

Word History and Origins

Origin of shadberry¹

C19: perhaps so called because they appear when shad fish are in the rivers to spawn

Example Sentences

The sound of falling water came to my ear through thickets of hazel and shadberry.

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