sabugo — meaning in English

English meaning

• corncob noun The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.
• elder noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
• quick adj Moving or happening fast.

Senses

sabugo is used for these senses in English:

• corncob The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.
• elder A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
• elderberry The small, edible, purplish-black fruit of this plant, used in cooking and to flavour drinks etc.
• nailbed (medicine, anatomy) The area underneath a nail in a human or other mammal.
• quick Raw or sensitive flesh, especially that underneath finger and toe nails.

elder — full definition

1. noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
2. adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
3. noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.

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