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Definition of elderflower

elderflower

/ˈɛl.dərˌflaʊ.ər/
el · der · flow · er
Plural:elderflowers
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elderflower Lexical Profile

elderflower Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The small, fragrant, creamy-white flower of the elder tree or shrub (especially Sambucus nigra, in the family Adoxaceae), growing in flat-topped clusters and widely used to flavor cordials, teas, and liqueurs.

Example

"In early summer, we gathered clusters of wild elderflower from the hedgerows to make a refreshing homemade cordial."

• Nearby Words

elder
elderberry
eldercare
elderflower
elderly
eldorado
elect

Word Origin & Etymology

A transparent compound formed from 'elder' (from Old English 'ellærn', denoting the shrub or tree) and 'flower' (from Old French 'flor', ultimately from Latin 'flos').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elderflower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elderflower
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