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amelanchier

am·e·lan·chi·er [ àmmə lángkee ər ] (plural am·e·lan·chi·ers or am·e·lan·chi·er)


noun 
Definition:
 
plant with small edible berries: a small tree or bush of the rose family that produces small, edible, dark blue fruits. A common variety is the serviceberry. Flowers: white, in clusters. Native to: North America.  Genus Amelanchier.

[Mid-18th century. < Savoy dialect amelancier "medlar"]
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