Sloe

The term Sloe, or Sla, means not the fruit but the hard trunk, being connected with a verb signifying to slay, or strike, probably because the wood of this tree was used as a flail, and nowadays makes a bludgeon.

Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie

In the 1930s there were variations on a drink called a Sloe Gin Cocktail using the spirit as a base and adding bits of this and that.

No Kidding, It's Good 2008

The parent tree which produces the Sloe is the Blackthorn, our hardy, thorny hedgerow shrub (_Prunus_ [518] _spinosa_), Greek

Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie

Some writers say the signification of "Sloe" is "that which sets the teeth on edge."

Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie

Jobs wont mind if he buys one of my 'Sloe' music centres for his car and it then only allows his car to drive to 'Sloe' approved sites?

The Inquirer 2010

With a quarter hour her repertoire included Rob Roy, Sidecar, Sloe Gin Fizz, Tom Collins and Comm Collins, with vodka, so named by Russkie-hating Uncle Nick, and prettiest of all, Harvey Wallbanger, a froth as creamy yellow as the egg custard her mother whipped up for her when she was recovering from flu.

Radium Carol Reid 2012

La Forge, Barclay, and Sloe lunged forward, trying to pull the pair apart.

Star Trek The Next Generation® David A. McIntee 2011

Barclay could hardly believe his luck, and turned away before Sloe saw his grin.

Star Trek The Next Generation® David A. McIntee 2011

The Sloe Gin Ginger Sling $15, is made with Beefeater Gin, Plymouth sloe gin, crème de abricot, Cherry Heering, fresh lime juice, fresh ginger extract, cane syrup and chilled Perrier.

Sneak In for a Drink 2011

I had had a normal day — a walk along the Alcala to the Puerta del Sol, some time browsing in El Corte Ingles but no actual purchasing and a late lunch of melon, olives, bread and ham with Rodger after he'd woken from the deep slumbers induced by Sloe Gin Highballs which were, apparently, “all the rage”.

The Juniper Days - Part I Alison Earls 2011