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shadberry

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of shadbush (“plant in the genus Amelanchier”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: shadbush

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The berry that grows on this plant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

edible purple or red berries

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: saskatoon, serviceberry, juneberry

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: berry

History

Etymology

From shad + berry; see explanation at shadbush.