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elderberry
noun
el·der·ber·ry
ˈel-dər-ˌber-ē 
ˈel-də-,
-ˌbe-rē
1
: the edible black or red berrylike drupe of any of a genus (Sambucus) of shrubs or trees of the honeysuckle family bearing flat clusters of small white or pink flowers
2
: a tree or shrub bearing elderberries
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Elderberry Some Flintstones vitamins are made with elderberry extract.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Research that investigated elderberry juice's effect on the gut microbiome also looked into its effect on fat oxidation, or the body's burning of fat.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
The gummies are similarly pomegranate-flavored, an ingredient that’s joined by superfruits like strawberry, tart cherry, elderberry, and blueberry.
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Do not make your own elderberry remedies without consulting experts on how to make them safely.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Research that investigated elderberry juice's effect on the gut microbiome also looked into its effect on fat oxidation, or the body's burning of fat.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
The gummies are similarly pomegranate-flavored, an ingredient that’s joined by superfruits like strawberry, tart cherry, elderberry, and blueberry.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Do not make your own elderberry remedies without consulting experts on how to make them safely.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for elderberry
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“Elderberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderberry. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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elderberry
noun
el·der·ber·ry
ˈel-də(r)-ˌber-ē
1
: the edible black or red fruit of any of a genus of shrubs or trees of the same family as the honeysuckles that produce flat clusters of small white or pink flowers
2
: any tree or shrub that produces elderberries
Medical Definition
elderberry
noun
el·der·ber·ry
ˈel-də(r)-ˌber-ē
plural elderberries
1
: the edible black or red berrylike drupe of a tree or shrub of the genus Sambucus that is eaten raw or processed into preserves or wines
2
: any tree or shrub of the genus Sambucus including several whose flowers or fruits were once considered to have medicinal properties see bourtree, sambucus sense 2
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