Drieňok

Drieňok is a Slovak word that refers to a small dogwood tree or shrub, specifically Cornus mas or its fruit. It is a diminutive form of the word "drieň," which also refers to the dogwood tree and its fruit. The fruit of the drieňok (and drieň) is a small, red, oblong berry, often used to make jams, juices, and alcoholic beverages. The wood of the dogwood tree is very hard and dense.