shadberry

/ˈʃædbɛri/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of shrub or small tree, typically producing edible fruit, especially the blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) or the blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum).

“The woods were filled with the sweet aroma of shadberries ripe for the picking.”

Synonyms

  • blackcurrant
  • blackthorn