serviceberry
IPA: sˈɝvɪsbɛri
noun
- (Europe) Several species of trees in the genus Sorbus, especially Sorbus domestica and Sorbus torminalis.
- The berries of those trees
- (Canada, US) Any plant of the genus Amelanchier of small deciduous trees and large shrubs in the family Rosaceae.
- The berry of such a plant.
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Examples of "serviceberry" in Sentences
- Nantucket serviceberry is of conservation concern in the wild.
- Commonly known as red twigged shadbush or roundleaf serviceberry.
- Hobblebush and serviceberry are common shrubs at the higher elevations.