Definition of "elderberry" [el•der•ber•ry]

• The small, edible, purplish-black fruit of the common American elder (Sambucus canadensis), sometimes used to make wine or preserves. (noun)
• A shrub or tree that bears elderberries. (noun)

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• "The brilliant yellow foliage of the Amsonia combined with the dark foliage of the elderberry is a knock-out combination."
• "Dixon-Cravens is also a fan of elderberry, which is the active ingredient in GNC's new ViraBloc lozenges."
• "There were 2 types of jam, one that looked like blueberry and the other looked like figs. I went for the blueberry (later found out it is called elderberry) jam as that seemed to be the popular one."