"elderflower" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: elderflowers [plural]
Etymology: elder + flower Etymology templates: {{compound|en|elder|flower}} elder + flower Head templates: {{en-noun}} elderflower (plural elderflowers)
  1. The blossom of the elderberry, often specifically the European species Sambucus nigra Categories (lifeform): Herbs, Moschatel family plants Derived forms: elderflower cordial

Inflected forms

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