sweet viburnum
noun
the sheepberry, Viburnum lentago.
Origin of sweet viburnum
1An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Words Nearby sweet viburnum
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How to use sweet viburnum in a sentence
Circles of creamy white here and there among the hazel brush mark the later blossoms of the sweet viburnum.
Some Spring Days in Iowa | Frederick John LazellWe followed a dim path fringed with white-thorn and sprays of sweet viburnum blossoms.
Everyday Adventures | Samuel ScovilleThe Captain told the Band that these were nanny-plums, sometimes known as sweet viburnum.
Everyday Adventures | Samuel ScovilleThe fruit of the sweet viburnum, nanny-berry or sheepberry, is said to be edible.
On the Trail | Lina Beard and Adelia Belle Beard
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