Also means
rowan tree (colloquial)
Usage Note
Vogelbeere literally means 'bird-berry' — the bright red berries of the rowan tree (Eberesche) are a vital food source for birds in autumn and winter. Raw berries taste bitter and contain parasorbic acid, but become edible after frost or cooking. The tree is a common sight in German gardens and streets.
Examples
"Die roten Vogelbeeren leuchteten im Herbst wie kleine Fackeln zwischen den Blättern."
Natural Translation
The red rowan berries glowed like little torches among the leaves in autumn.
Literal Translation
The red rowan berries glowed in autumn like small torches between the leaves.
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