Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sloe
noun
/sloʊ/
Definition
The small, dark purple fruit of the blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) shrub.
Examples
- Sloes are often harvested in the autumn for making jams and jellies.
- She picked a basket full of sloe berries to make homemade sloe gin.
- The tartness of the sloe adds a unique flavor to cocktails.
Meaning
A sloe is a tart, berry-like fruit that grows on the blackthorn bush, commonly found in hedgerows and woodland edges. It is used in cooking and drinks, most notably in sloe gin.
Synonyms
- blackthorn berry
- Prunus spinosa
