serviceberry
serviceberry noun: several species of trees in the genus Sorbus, especially Sorbus domestica and Sorbus torminalis.
Noun
serviceberry (plural serviceberries)
- Several species of trees in the genus Sorbus, especially Sorbus domestica and Sorbus torminalis.
- Synonyms:
- service tree
- The berries of those trees
- Any plant of the genus Amelanchier of small deciduous trees and large shrubs in the family Rosaceae.
- The berry of such a plant.
serviceberry meaning in Tamil
serviceberry in Tamil
- இது பழவகைகளுள் ஒன்றாகும்
Synonyms of serviceberry
- service tree
- currant-tree
- Juneberry
- shad-blossom
- shadbush
- saskatoon
Forms of serviceberry
| plural | serviceberries |
|---|---|
| alternative form | service-berry |
| alternative form | service berry |
Origin of serviceberry
Compound of service (“sorb tree”) + berry. (The first part is from Latin sorbus, not English service (“assistance”).)
Words formed from serviceberry
Questions about serviceberry
- What does serviceberry mean?
- Serviceberry means several species of trees in the genus Sorbus, especially Sorbus domestica and Sorbus torminalis.
- What is serviceberry in Tamil?
- Serviceberry in Tamil is இது பழவகைகளுள் ஒன்றாகும். See Serviceberry meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is serviceberry?
- Serviceberry is a noun.
- What is the plural of serviceberry?
- The plural of serviceberry is serviceberries.
Words near serviceberry in the dictionary
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