elderberry

• Nom désignant la petite baie sombre du sureau, arbuste ou arbre, utilisée notamment pour la préparation de vins, gelées et sirops.

A noun referring to the small, dark berry of the elder shrub or tree, commonly used in making wines, jellies, and syrups.

1. B2formal

   A common shrub or small tree native to Europe and Asia, bearing clusters of small black or dark purple berries.

   Sureau noir

   • The elderberry grows well in hedgerows and woodland edges.
   • Elderberry bushes produce fragrant white flowers in late spring.
   • Many gardeners plant elderberry for its ornamental value and fruit.

   Synonymeselder

2. Edible berryB2formal

   The small, dark berry of the elder plant, often used to make wines, jellies, syrups, and herbal remedies.

   Baie de sureau

   • She made a delicious elderberry jelly from the berries in her garden.
   • Elderberry syrup is a popular home remedy for colds.
   • The wine had a rich, fruity flavor from the elderberries.