saskatoon
noun/ˌsæskəˈtuːn/
Etymology From Cree ᒥᓵᐢᑿᑑᒥᐣ (misaaskwatoomin, “saskatoon berry”), from ᒥᓵᐢᑿᐟ (misaaskwat, “saskatoon shrub”) + ᒥᐣ (min, “berry”).
1
Canadian Prairies A shrub inhabiting western North America (Amelanchier alnifolia).
2
Canadian Prairies The edible berry of this shrub.
- Synonyms
- saskatoon berry, juneberry, serviceberry
- Derived terms
- Saskatoon, saskatoon blueberry