Holunderblüte

elderflower

noun ho-LOON-der-blueh-te Rare

Origin: compound: Holunder (elder tree) + Blüte (blossom)

Usage Note

Holunderblüte is feminine: die Holunderblüte. Elderflowers are harvested in May–June to make Holunderblütensirup (elderflower cordial), lemonade, or fritters. The syrup is a quintessential German summer flavour.

Examples

"Aus Holunderblüten machen wir jeden Sommer frischen Sirup."

Natural Translation

Every summer we make fresh syrup from elderflowers.

Literal Translation

From elderflowers we make every summer fresh syrup.

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