saskatoon
|sas-ka-toon|
/ˌsæs.kəˈtuːn/
native berry; place name
Etymology
'saskatoon' originates from Cree, specifically the word 'misâskwatômina', where the root 'misâskwat' meant 'saskatoon berry'.
'saskatoon' changed from the Cree word 'misâskwatômina' and was adopted into English (via contact between Indigenous peoples, Métis, French and English speakers) in an anglicized form as 'saskatoon'.
Initially, it meant 'the saskatoon berry' in the original language, but over time it evolved to include the modern English uses of 'saskatoon' for the berry, related products (jams, flavorings), and as a place name (the city).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, sweet, dark purple edible berry produced by the shrub Amelanchier alnifolia; also used as a mass noun for the fruit and products made from it.
I like saskatoon in pies.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan; the largest city in that province.
Saskatoon is located on the South Saskatchewan River.
Last updated: 2025/08/22 14:20