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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A European dwarf version of the elder, Sambucus ebulus, that has a bad smell countable, uncountable
2. 2
   dwarf herbaceous elder of Europe having pink flowers and a nauseous odor wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dwarf elderdwarf elderdaneweedelderwortsambucus ebulus

Etymology

From Dane + wort, since it was traditionally believed to grow on battlegrounds of the Danes.

Related phrases

sambucus ebulus

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