Definition of SHADBUSH

shadbush

Plural: shadbushes

Noun

  • A flowering tree or shrub, also known as a serviceberry.
  • any of various North American trees or shrubs having showy white flowers and edible blue-black or purplish fruit
  • Any plant in the genus Amelanchier.

Examples

  • Finding a spot for SHADBUSH on the board felt like planting a little victory garden.

Origin / Etymology

From shad + bush, its flowers traditionally being said to appear "when the shad run".

Synonyms

Juneberry, service tree, serviceberry, shadblow, shadberry

Scrabble Score: 17

shadbush: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
shadbush: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
shadbush: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

shadbush: valid Words With Friends Word