shadbush
the serviceberry, Amelanchier canadensis.
any of various other species of Amelanchier.
Origin of shadbush
1- Also called shad·blow [shad-bloh]. /ˈʃædˌbloʊ/.
Words Nearby shadbush
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How to use shadbush in a sentence
The shadbush grows in wet places and its fruit is smaller and on shorter stems.
On the Trail | Lina Beard and Adelia Belle BeardYou may wake up and find it snowing—until the shadbush opens.
The Spring of the Year | Dallas Lore SharpAt the sign of the shadbush how swiftly the tides of life begin to rise!
The Spring of the Year | Dallas Lore SharpServiceberries they are also called, and the tree is known also as the shadbush.
Trees Every Child Should Know | Julia Ellen RogersOh, yes, spring comes before the shadbush opens, but it is likely not to stay.
The Spring of the Year | Dallas Lore Sharp
British Dictionary definitions for shadbush
/ (ˈʃædˌbʊʃ) /
another name for serviceberry (def. 1)
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