Spindleberry (Noun)
Meaning
Any shrubby trees or woody vines of the genus Euonymus having showy usually reddish berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The spindleberry bush in our garden was a favorite of the local birds, who would visit it every autumn to feast on its bright red berries.
- In the woodland garden, the spindleberry shrubs were pruned to maintain a neat and compact shape, showcasing their vibrant berries to best effect.
- The spindleberry vine had grown up the trellis, its stems twisted and gnarled with age, and its berries a deep crimson color.
- As the seasons changed, the spindleberry bushes transformed from a dull green to a riot of color, with their leaves turning yellow and their berries ripening to a bright red.
- In the hedgerow, the spindleberry plants grew wild and untended, their berries a welcome source of food for the local wildlife.