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Definition of sorbus

sorbus

/ˈsɔːr.bəs/
sor · bus
Plural:sorbuses
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• noun

1

Any deciduous tree or shrub of the genus Sorbus in the rose family (Rosaceae), including the rowan, whitebeam, and service tree, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and cultivated for its dense, flat-topped clusters of small, five-petaled creamy-white spring blossoms, pinnate or simple leaves, and bright red, orange, or pink berry-like pomes.

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sora
sorbaria
sorbet
sorbus
sorcerer
sorceress
sorcerous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Latin sorbus, meaning 'service tree', derived from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'red' or 'reddish-brown' in reference to the color of its berries.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sorbus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sorbus
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