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/
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Noun

1.

a small to medium-sized deciduous tree bearing edible berry-like fruit, native to warm temperate regions.

Example:
The children loved climbing the mulberry tree in the backyard.
Silkworms feed exclusively on mulberry leaves.
2.

the sweet, edible, berry-like fruit of the mulberry tree, typically dark purple or red when ripe.

Example:
She made a delicious pie with fresh mulberries.
The ground was stained purple from fallen mulberries.