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sorb

Syllabification: (sorb)
Pronunciation: /sôrb/
Definition of sorb

noun

  • the fruit of the true service tree.

Origin:

early 16th century: from French sorbe or Latin sorbus 'service tree', sorbum 'serviceberry'

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