sweet viburnum

noun

1. the sheepberry, Viburnum lentago.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweet viburnum¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

The fruit of the sweet viburnum, nanny-berry or sheepberry, is said to be edible.

From Project Gutenberg

Circles of creamy white here and there among the hazel brush mark the later blossoms of the sweet viburnum.

From Project Gutenberg

Sweet viburnum or sheep-berry, Viburnum Lentago.*

From Project Gutenberg