sloe
Americannoun
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the small, sour, blackish fruit of the blackthorn, Prunus spinosa, of the rose family.
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the shrub itself.
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any of various other plants of the genus Prunus, as a shrub or small tree, P. alleghaniensis, bearing dark-purple fruit.
noun
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the small sour blue-black fruit of the blackthorn
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another name for blackthorn
Etymology
Origin of sloe
before 900; Middle English slo, Old English slā ( h ); cognate with German Schlehe, Dutch slee
Example Sentences
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And bartenders further elevated its profile with the invention of the famous Sloe Gin Fizz in the early 20th century and pre-Prohibition cocktails like the Charlie Chaplin.
From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2024
Sloe gin also has a Christmas association because the berries are at their ripest in the autumn, and its “earthy warm flavor” suits the time of year, she adds.
From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2024
Explore the many types of Fizz, from the dairy-fortified Ramos to the famous Sloe Gin.
From Salon • Jul. 22, 2021
There will be two tents where bands like the Sloe Guns and Bandsaw will perform; fans of Hawaiian music can take part in the ukulele social from 2 to 6 p.m.
From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2013
Sloe disappeared amongst the shrubberies, and found there her innocent victims.
From The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911 by Buckland, A. R. (Augustus Robert)
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