serviceberry

English

noun
Definitions
  • (Europe) Several species of trees in the genus Sorbus, especially Sorbus domestica and Sorbus torminalis.
  • (North America) Any plant of the genus Amelanchier of small deciduous trees and large shrubs in the family Rosaceae.

Etymology

Compound from English service (from Sorbus) + English berry (thrash, beat).

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English

berry

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thrash, beat

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