bourtree
- noun
- /ˈbɔːtə/
- Archaic
- Local villagers collect bourtree fruit every year to make homemade wine and preserves.
Examples
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The old bourtree at the edge of the field is heavy with ripe berries in late summer.
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A flock of birds landed in the bourtree, attracted by the abundance of black berries.
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The bourtree blooms beautifully in the spring.
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I saw a bourtree with bright white flowers.
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Local villagers collect bourtree fruit every year to make homemade wine and preserves.
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The old bourtree at the edge of the field is heavy with ripe berries in late summer.
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A flock of birds landed in the bourtree, attracted by the abundance of black berries.
Synonyms
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A small tree or bush that has clusters of dark purple berries
A small tree or bush whose dark berries people use to make wine and jams
A small tree or bush that has dark berries used to make wine and jam
A small tree or bush with white flower clusters and dark berries used to make jam
A common shrub or small tree with clusters of dark berries used for making jam and wine
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Etymology
Bourtree comes from old English and Scots names for the elder tree. A helpful way to remember it is to think 'berry tree' because it is a small tree full of black berries often used for wine and jam.