elderflower
noun
el·der·flow·er
ˈel-dər-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: the flower of an elderberry (such as Sambucus nigra) used especially in making wines, liqueurs, and teas
On its own, this 40-proof liqueur, said to be the first made from fresh elderflowers hand-picked in the Alps and macerated in eau de vie, is pretty intense unless it's cut with ice and a splash of soda.—Florence Fabricant
… Percy heaved an impressive sigh and took a deep swig of elderflower wine …—J. K. Rowling
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“Elderflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderflower. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.
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