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Meaning of hackberry in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhækˌbɛri/

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  1. Noun

    hackberry

    Etymology

    mid 18th century: variant of northern English dialect hagberry, of Scandinavian origin

    Definitions

    1. any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits
  2. 2. small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits

    Examples

    • « southern United States »

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