MULBERRY


Meaning of MULBERRY in English

n. (pl. -ies) 1 any deciduous tree of the genus Morus, grown originally for feeding silkworms, and now for its fruit and ornamental qualities. 2 its dark-red or white berry. 3 a dark-red or purple colour.

[ ME mol-, mool-, mulberry, dissim. f. murberie f. OE morberie, f. L morum: see BERRY ]

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