Cornel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɔːnəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cornel is a noun meaning The cherry-like fruit of such plants, certain of which are edible.
Meaning
The cherry-like fruit of such plants, certain of which are edible.
More Meanings
- Any tree or shrub of the dogwood subgenera, Cornus subg. Arctocrania (syn. Cornus subg. Chamaepericlymenum) or Cornus subg. Cornus, especially Cornus mas, the European cornel.
Example Sentences
Cornels, and ſalvage Berries of the Wood, / And Roots and Herbs have been my meagre Food.
Meanwhile the goddess in disdain bestows / The mast and acorn, brutal food! and strows / The fruits and cornel, as their feast, around
Word Forms
- cornels
Synonyms for cornel
Depending on context, synonyms include dogwood.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dogwood, cornus, dog-cherry, cornelian, squawbush, crataegus.
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