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elderberry in Dutch

elderberry in Dutch is vlierbes — elderberry means a shrub or small tree of the genus Sambucus.

elderberry in Dutch

vlierbes
noun
The small, edible, purplish-black fruit of this plant, used in cooking and to flavour drinks etc.

What does "elderberry" mean?

  1. noun A shrub or small tree of the genus Sambucus.
    "They planted an elderberry at the bottom of the garden for the birds."
  2. noun The small dark purple fruit of this plant, used in cooking and to flavour drinks.
    "She simmered the elderberries into a syrup for winter colds."
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elderberry in a sentence

  • They planted an elderberry at the bottom of the garden for the birds.
  • An elderberry can grow tall enough to shade a small patio.
  • She simmered the elderberries into a syrup for winter colds.
  • Elderberries are often used to make cordial and wine.

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What is "elderberry" in Dutch?
"elderberry" in Dutch is vlierbes. elderberry means: A shrub or small tree of the genus Sambucus.
How do you use "elderberry" in a sentence?
Example: "They planted an elderberry at the bottom of the garden for the birds." In Dutch, "elderberry" is vlierbes.
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