soopolallie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌsuːpəˈlæli/
Etymology
Borrowed from Chinook Jargon, from soop (“soap”) (from English) + olallie, ollalie (“berry”) (from a Kwak'wala or Chinook word for berries). Compare soapberry.
Meanings
- A variety of deciduous shrub (Shepherdia canadensis), the Canadian buffaloberry, the red fruit/berries of which may be used in the production of a frothy, aromatic drink.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| soopolallies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
soapberry · russett buffalo-berry · buffalo-berry · buffaloberry