sloe

/ˈsləʊ/ · noun

Meaning

The small, bitter, wild fruit of the blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).
The tree Prunus spinosa.
Any of various other plants of the genus Prunus, as a shrub or small tree, Prunus alleghaniensis, bearing dark-purple fruit.

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Related words

blackthorn(English)alleghany plum(English)allegheny plum(English)prunus alleghaniensis(English)prunus spinosa(English)gin(English)fizz(English)sloe bush(English)prunus(English)liqueur(English)plum(English)juice(English)

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