Elderflower

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The blossom of the elderberry, often specifically the European species Sambucus nigra

    "Ethel was yet bathing her eyes with elderflowers, preparatory to going, when her departure was again delayed by another visitor."

Synonyms

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elder-blow

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"Ethel was yet bathing her eyes with elderflowers, preparatory to going, when her departure was again delayed by another visitor."

Etymology

From elder + flower.

Related phrases

elderflower cordialsambucus nigra

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