black haw

noun

1. sheepberry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of black haw¹

An Americanism dating back to 1700–10

Example Sentences

The young man waited, standing by a black haw upon the bank of the little stream.

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In the hilly counties its place is taken by the southern black haw, Viburnum rufidulum which only rarely attains tree size.

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The fruit of the black haw, or stag-bush, is not edible until after frost has touched it.

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Viburnum prunifolium (black haw), in ounce doses, may be added if necessary.

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I remember finding a nest built on a small black-haw bush about ten feet from the ground.

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