Meaning of the word sloe in English

What does sloe mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sloe

US /sloʊ/
UK /sləʊ/
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Noun

a small, sour, dark blue-black fruit, resembling a small plum, that grows on the blackthorn bush and is used to make sloe gin

Example:
The sloes were ripe for picking in late autumn.
She made a batch of homemade sloe gin.

Adjective

having a dark, dull, or gloomy appearance, especially of the eyes

Example:
Her sloe eyes seemed to hold a hidden sadness.
The artist used deep, sloe colors to create a melancholic mood.