shadberry

shadberry
/shad"ber'ee, -beuh ree/, n., pl. shadberries.
1. the fruit of a shadbush.
2. the plant itself.
[1795-1805, Amer.; shad (perh. dial. shad cool spot, OE scead SHADE, shelter) + BERRY]

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