Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

elderflower

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.05 in modern English

Syllables: el-der-flow-er
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

Etymology

From elder + flower.

Inflected Forms

elderflowers (plural)

Phrases

elderflower cordial

Questions

What does elderflower mean?: The blossom of the elderberry, often specifically the European species Sambucus nigra
Where does elderflower come from?: From elder + flower.

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