shadberry

American

[shad-ber-ee, -buh-ree] / ˈʃædˌbɛr i, -bə ri /

noun

the fruit of a shadbush.
the plant itself.

shadberry British

/ -brɪ, ˈʃædbərɪ /

noun

another name for serviceberry serviceberry

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noun

shadberries

plural

Etymology

Origin of shadberry

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

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