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elderflower

/ˈeldəflaʊər/ /ˈeldərflaʊ.ər/

Meanings
noun
The blossom of the elderberry, often specifically the European species Sambucus nigra

Examples :

"My grandma makes a refreshing cordial every summer using fragrant elderflower blossoms she picks from the tree in her garden. "
plant food drink nature

Related Words

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refreshing verb

/ɹəˈfɹɛʃɪŋ/

To renew or revitalize.

"Sleep refreshes the body and the mind."

Illustration blossom

blossom noun

/ˈblɒ.səm/ /ˈblɑ.səm/

A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; a mass of such flowers.

"The blossom has come early this year."

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summer noun

/ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/

One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

"the heat of summer"

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cordial noun

/ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/ /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/

A concentrated noncarbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.

"My brother brought a cordial to school today, but he diluted it with a lot of water before drinking it. "

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garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

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grandma noun

/ˈɡɹænmɑː/

Grandmother

"My grandma always makes the best cookies. "

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often adjective

/ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/

Frequent.

"My sister is often late for school. "

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fragrant adjective

/ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/

Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.

"The fragrant roses filled the room with a lovely scent. "

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species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

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elderberry noun

/ˈɛldərˌbɛri/ /ˈɛldɚˌbɛri/

The elder; a shrub or tree of the genus Sambucus.

"My grandmother makes delicious jam from the berries of the elderberry bush in her garden. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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blossoms noun

/ˈblɒ.səms/ /ˈblɑ.səms/

A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; a mass of such flowers.

"The blossom has come early this year."