sorbier

rowan tree

noun sor-bee-EH Rare

Origin: from Old French sorbe, the fruit of the rowan

Also means

mountain ash

Usage Note

Sorbier refers to the rowan or mountain ash tree (Sorbus genus), well known in French countryside for its clusters of bright red or orange berries in autumn. The berries (les sorbes) are used in jams and liqueurs in certain regions. Not to be confused with sorbier des oiseleurs, the specific bird-catcher's rowan prized by traditional hunters.

Examples

"Le sorbier est couvert de baies rouges en automne."

Natural Translation

The rowan tree is covered with red berries in autumn.

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