sloe

Meanings

• noun

  A type of small, dark-colored fruit, usually associated with plums and often used to make jams, preserves, and liqueurs.

  - "Sloe gin is a popular British liqueur made from sloes and gin."
  - "The sloes were ripe and ready for making jelly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sloe
glow , dough , show , mow

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Variants

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sloe , sloes , sloe-eyed , sloe gin , sloe gins

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Etymology

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The word 'sloe' comes from the Old English word 'slow', meaning 'slow-moving' or 'late-ripening'.

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Trivia

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1. Sloes are also known as 'blackthorn plums' because they grow on the blackthorn tree.

2. Sloe trees can live for up to 500 years.

3. In medieval Europe, sloes were used to make ink.

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Related Concepts

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1. plum: Sloes are often compared to plums due to their similar size, shape, and color. They are actually a type of small, wild plum.

2. sloe gin: A popular British liqueur made by steeping sloes in gin for several weeks.

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Culture

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In English folklore, it is believed that the first sloe to be eaten in the autumn will ensure a long and healthy winter. Sloes have been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat ailments such as diarrhea and inflammation.

How to Memorize "sloe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, dark fruit that grows on a tree and is often used to make jams, preserves, and liqueurs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sloe' with the idea of a small, dark fruit used in cooking and making liqueurs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'sloe' starts with the letter 's' and sounds like 'slow'.

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