silverberry

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noun
Definitions
  • A plant in the genus Elaeagnus, of about 50-70 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees with alternate leaves, primarily native to temperate and subtropical regions of Asia.
  • The fruit of such a plant.

Etymology

Compound from English silver + English berry (thrash, beat).

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berry

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thrash, beat

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