sloe

• Kleinfruchtiger, saurer, dunkelvioletter Steinfrucht der Schwarzdorn-Pflanze (Prunus spinosa), eines dornigen Strauchs aus Eurasien.

A noun referring to a small, sour, dark purple fruit, typically from a thorny bush or wild plum tree native to Eurasia or North America.

1. Wild plum treeC1formal

   A thorny shrub or small tree native to Eurasia, bearing small, dark purple fruits.

   Schlehdorn

   • The sloe bush grows abundantly in hedgerows across Europe.
   • Sloe berries are often used to make traditional liqueurs.
   • The farmer planted several sloe trees along the field boundary.

   Synonymeblackthornwild plum

2. Fruit of the sloe bushC1formal

   A small, sour, dark purple fruit that grows on the sloe bush, often used in preserves and alcoholic drinks.

   Schlehe

   • Sloe gin is a popular British liqueur made from the fruit.
   • The sloe's tart flavor makes it ideal for jams and jellies.
   • She picked a basket of sloes to make a traditional winter cordial.

3. American wild plumC1formalamerican

   A wild plum tree native to northeastern United States, producing dark purple fruits with yellow flesh.

   Amerikanische Wildpflaume

   • The Allegheny sloe is a common sight in the forests of Pennsylvania.
   • American sloe fruits are smaller and tarter than cultivated plums.
   • Foragers often seek out sloe plums for their unique flavor.

   Synonymewild plum