What does SLOES mean?

Here you go: Sloes

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. The small, bitter, bluish-black fruit of the blackthorn bush, often used to make sloe gin or jam.
2. The blackthorn bush itself.

3. Pronunciations: (US: /sloʊz/, UK: /sləʊz/)

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "sloes" originated from the Old English word "slāh" and has been used to describe the fruit of the blackthorn bush since the 16th century. Sloes are commonly used to make sloe gin or jam, and are also used in traditional medicine for their astringent properties.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words:

• Blaze
• Bloom
• Brier
• Chive
• Clove

7. Example Sentences:

• She picked sloes from the blackthorn bush to make sloe gin.
• He made a batch of sloe jam using the fruit from his garden.
• The blackthorn bush was covered in sloes this year.