Silverberry definition

sĭlvər-bĕrē
silverberries
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Any of several shrubs of the genus Elaeagnus, especially E. commutata of western North America, having silvery leaves and berries and small fragrant flowers.
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A shrub (Elaeagnus commutata) of the oleaster family, with silvery leaves and fruit, native to the N U.S. and to Canada.
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A plant in the genus Elaeagnus, of about 50-70 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees with alternate leaves, primarily native to temperate and subtropical regions of Asia.
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The fruit of such a plant.
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Noun

Singular:
silverberry
Plural:
silverberries

Origin of silverberry