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sloe - What does it mean?

Definition of 'sloe'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The small, bitter, wild fruit of the blackthorn (Prunus spinosa ); also, the tree itself.
  • *1796 ,
  • *:There is also a dryness in the mouth from the increased action of the absorbent vessels, when a sloe or a crab-apple are masticated...
  • *1872 ,
  • *:The dew-drops fell like water, leaf after leaf dropped from the trees, the sloe-thorn alone still bore fruit, but the sloes were sour, and set the teeth on edge. Oh, how dark and weary the whole world appeared!
  • *1899 ,
  • *:Katusha, with her eyes black as sloes , her face radiant with joy, was flying towards him, and they caught hold of each other`s hands.
  • Any of various other plants of the genus Prunus , as a shrub or small tree, , bearing dark-purple fruit.

    • Derived terms

    * sloe gin * sloe-eyed

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    Similar to 'sloe'

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