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sloe Definition

sloe (slō)

noun

  1. blackthorn (sense )
  2. the small, blue-black, plumlike fruit of the blackthorn
  3. any of various wild plums

Etymology: ME slo < OE sla, akin to Ger schlehe, Russ & OSlav sliva, plum: see livid

sloe Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • pick: Sloes: The perfect time to pick sloes is after their skins have been softened by the first frost.

Preposition: for

  • purpose: Use a strong decoction of the sloes for this purpose, without any added sweeteners.

Modifies a noun

  • gin: I'll get the sloe gin started once I've been to Tesco later today.
  • berry: Each sloe berry has one central stone or seed.
  • bush: In Autumn, the sloe bushes provide a rich harvest for the gin drinkers.

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