red-berried elder
- noun
- UK
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saúco de bayas rojas
- We spotted a red-berried elder growing at the edge of the forest during our hike.
Examples
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The red-berried elder grows well in moist soil.
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Look at that beautiful red-berried elder over there!
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Experts warn that the berries of the red-berried elder are toxic if eaten raw.
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The red-berried elder produces bright clusters of berries in late spring.
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The red-berried elder can be recognized by its bright clusters of red berries during the summer months.
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Native to both North America and Eurasia, the red-berried elder is often found in moist woodlands.
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Birds are attracted to the red-berried elder as its berries provide a valuable food source in late summer.
Synonyms
A bush or small tree that has clusters of bright red berries
A small tree or bush from North America that has clusters of red berries
A shrub with clusters of bright red berries that attract birds
A shrub with clusters of small red berries found in woods and gardens
Surface Forms
Morphology
red-berried + elder
The meaning is directly compositional: 'red-berried' indicates 'having red berries' and 'elder' names the Sambucus shrub, so the combined phrase denotes an elder plant with red berries. This color + plant pattern and the adjectival formation '-berried' are transparent and follow common English compounding, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words can infer the meaning.
Etymology
Red-berried elder is a simple picture name: it is an elder shrub or small tree that has groups of bright red berries. So the name means 'elder' with red berries.
