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Definition of sorbus

sorbus

/ˈsɔːr.bəs/
sor · bus

Plural:sorbuses
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sorbus Lexical Profile

sorbus Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A tree or shrub belonging to a diverse genus within the rose family (Rosaceae), native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, known commonly as rowans, whitebeams, or service trees, and characterized by pinnate or simple leaves and clusters of bright berry-like pomes.

Example

"The landscaper recommended planting a sorbus in the front yard to attract winter birds with its abundant, brightly colored fruit."

Word Nuance & Usage

In formal botanical contexts, it is capitalized and italicized when denoting the genus ('Sorbus'), but lowercased and treated as a standard noun when referring generically to the plants.

• Rhymes for sorbus

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin 'sorbus', the classical Roman name for the true service tree (Sorbus domestica).

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