Meaning of the word mulberry in English
What does mulberry mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mulberry
US /ˈmʌl.ber.i/
UK /ˈmʌl.bər.i/
Noun
1.
a small to medium-sized deciduous tree bearing edible berry-like fruit, native to warm temperate regions.
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The children loved climbing the mulberry tree in the backyard.
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Silkworms feed exclusively on mulberry leaves.
2.
the sweet, edible, berry-like fruit of the mulberry tree, typically dark purple or red when ripe.
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She made a delicious pie with fresh mulberries.
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The ground was stained purple from fallen mulberries.