Holunder

elder (shrub/tree)

noun ho-LUN-der Rare

Also means

elderberry

Usage Note

Holunder is masculine (der Holunder). The elderberry shrub bears fragrant white flowers (Holunderblüten) in early summer, used for cordial and fritters, and dark berries (Holunderbeeren) in late summer, used for juice and jam. Elderflower cordial is popular across the German-speaking world.

Examples

"Sie machte aus den Holunderblüten einen duftenden Sirup."

Natural Translation

She made a fragrant syrup from the elderflowers.

Literal Translation

She made from the elderflowers a fragrant syrup.

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