shadberry

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

noun

, plural shad·ber·ries.

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

shadberry

/ ˈʃædbərɪ; -brɪ /

noun

1. See serviceberry
   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