elderflower

English
A bunch of elderflowers

Etymology

elder +‎ flower

Noun

elderflower (plural elderflowers)

  1. The blossom of the elderberry, often specifically the European species Sambucus nigra
    • 1837, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], “The Disclosure”, in Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. […], volume III, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, page 303:
      Ethel was yet bathing her eyes with elderflowers, preparatory to going, when her departure was again delayed by another visitor.

Derived terms
  • elderflower cordial

References
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