juneberry
juneberry · juneberries
Any of several North American trees of the genus Amelanchier, having white flowers and…Any of several North American trees of the genus Amelanchier, having white flowers and edible, purplish fruit.
Meaning
2 sensesAny of several North American trees of the genus Amelanchier, having white flowers and edible, purplish fruit.
any of various North American trees or shrubs having showy white flowers and edible blue-black or purplish fruit
The fruit of such a tree.
Origin
From June + berry, the berries typically ripening in June.From June + berry, the berries typically ripening in June.
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Forms
plural: juneberriesSynonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- any of various North American trees or shrubs having showy white flowers and edible blue-black or purplish fruit:serviceberryservice treeshadbushshadblow
- edible purple or red berries:saskatoonserviceberryshadberry