Sloe

/sləʊ/
noun

A small, dark purple fruit from the blackthorn bush.

We went sloe picking in the countryside.
Visual representation of "sloe" - A small, dark purple fruit from the blackthorn bush.

Often appears as...

  • sloe gin
  • sloe berries
noun

A type of bush or small tree that produces sloes.

The blackbirds were feasting on the sloes on the blackthorn bush.
Visual representation of "sloe" - A type of bush or small tree that produces sloes.

Often appears as...

  • sloe bush
  • blackthorn sloe
noun

A small, dark purple fruit from the blackthorn bush.

We went sloe picking in the countryside.
Visual representation of "sloe" - A small, dark purple fruit from the blackthorn bush.

Often appears as...

  • sloe gin
  • sloe berries
noun

A type of bush or small tree that produces sloes.

The blackbirds were feasting on the sloes on the blackthorn bush.
Visual representation of "sloe" - A type of bush or small tree that produces sloes.

Often appears as...

  • sloe bush
  • blackthorn sloe
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "sloe"
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Culinary Uses

Sloes are often used to make jams, jellies, and especially sloe gin.

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They make their own sloe gin every autumn.
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Bitter Taste

Fresh sloes have a sharp, sour taste and are usually not eaten raw.

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The sloe's bitter taste softens after the first frost.
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Seasonal Activity

Sloe picking is done in late autumn, often after the first frost.

Illustration for Seasonal Activity
We planned a sloe picking trip in November.
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Culinary Uses

Sloes are often used to make jams, jellies, and especially sloe gin.

Illustration for Culinary Uses
They make their own sloe gin every autumn.
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Bitter Taste

Fresh sloes have a sharp, sour taste and are usually not eaten raw.

Illustration for Bitter Taste
The sloe's bitter taste softens after the first frost.
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Seasonal Activity

Sloe picking is done in late autumn, often after the first frost.

Illustration for Seasonal Activity
We planned a sloe picking trip in November.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Culinary Uses

Sloes are often used to make jams, jellies, and especially sloe gin.

Illustration for Culinary Uses
They make their own sloe gin every autumn.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Bitter Taste

Fresh sloes have a sharp, sour taste and are usually not eaten raw.

Illustration for Bitter Taste
The sloe's bitter taste softens after the first frost.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Seasonal Activity

Sloe picking is done in late autumn, often after the first frost.

Illustration for Seasonal Activity
We planned a sloe picking trip in November.
Visual representation of the word "Sloe"

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