Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of berry: A small, edible, purple or red berry that grows on a shrub (Amelanchier alnifolia) native to North America. It is similar to a blueberry.
   • A city: The largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, located in the central part of the province.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Berry):
  • We picked saskatoons to make jam and pies.
  • The saskatoon has a sweet, nutty flavor.
• Noun (City):
  • Saskatoon is known as the "City of Bridges" for its many river crossings.
  • The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon.

Advanced Usage

• The word saskatoon for the berry comes from the Cree word . The city is named after the berry.

Variants and Related Words

• Saskatoon berry: A more precise, full name for the fruit.
• Juneberry: Another common name for the same berry.
• Serviceberry: Another common name for the same berry.
• Amelanchier: The botanical genus name for the shrub that produces saskatoons.

Synonyms

• For the berry: Juneberry, serviceberry, shadbush berry.
• For the city: (No direct synonyms; it is a proper noun). Informally, it is sometimes called "Stoon" or "The Paris of the Prairies."

Related Phrases

• Saskatoon pie: A traditional dessert made with the berries.
• Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra: A cultural institution in the city.

Noun

1. edible purple or red berries
2. a city in central Saskatchewan; the largest city in the province