Sloe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsləʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sloe is a noun meaning The small, astringent, wild fruit of the blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).
Meaning
The small, astringent, wild fruit of the blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).
More Meanings
- The tree Prunus spinosa.
- Any of various other plants of the genus Prunus, as a shrub or small tree, Prunus alleghaniensis, bearing dark-purple fruit.
Example Sentences
There is also a dryness in the mouth from the increased action of the absorbent vessels, when a sloe or a crab-apple are masticated.
Katúsha, with her eyes black as sloes, her face radiant with joy, was flying towards him, and they caught hold of each other's hands.
The dew-drops fell like water, leaf after leaf dropped from the trees, the sloe-thorn alone still bore fruit, but the sloes were sour, and set the teeth on edge. Oh, how dark and weary the whole world appeared!
Word Forms
- sloes
Synonyms for sloe
Depending on context, synonyms include blackthorn.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blackthorn, gin, fizz, sloe bush, plum, sloebush.
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