silverberry

[ sil-ver-ber-ee ]

noun

, plural sil·ver·ber·ries.

1. a shrub, Elaeagnus commutata (or E. argentea ), of north-central North America, having silvery leaves and flowers and silvery, drupelike edible fruit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of silverberry¹

First recorded in 1855–60; silver + berry

Example Sentences

Invasive weed species like leafy spurge and heavy growth of silverberry and buck bush in native grass are far worse threats.

From Washington Times