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serviceberry

/ˈsɜːrvɪsbɛri/ noun · British & US
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What does serviceberry mean?

noun

A small tree or shrub of the genus Amelanchier, with edible blue or purple fruit. The fruit is often used in jams and preserves.

Example

"The serviceberry tree bloomed beautifully in the spring, its white flowers attracting a variety of bees and butterflies."

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