Sanddorn

sea buckthorn berry

noun ZANT-dorn Rare

Usage Note

Sanddorn is the bright orange berry of the sea buckthorn shrub, extremely rich in vitamin C. It is harvested on coastal dunes and used in juices, jams, and health products. The name combines Sand and Dorn (thorn).

Examples

"Sanddornsaft ist sehr sauer, aber reich an Vitaminen."

Natural Translation

Sea buckthorn juice is very sour but rich in vitamins.

Literal Translation

Sea-buckthorn-juice is very sour, but rich in vitamins.

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