barberry Meaning & Definition
/ˈbɑɹbɛɹi/
What Does Barberry Mean?
Barberry is a noun that means Any of the thorny shrubs of genus Berberis, which bear yellow flowers and red or blue-black berries. It can also mean The edible fruit of these shrubs.
Barberry: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɑɹbɛɹi/ |
| Plural | barberries |
Barberry Definition (Noun)
- Any of the thorny shrubs of genus Berberis, which bear yellow flowers and red or blue-black berries.
- The edible fruit of these shrubs.
Synonyms of Barberry
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Barberry synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
barberry (plural barberries)
Origin of Barberry
From Middle English berberie, from Medieval Latin berberis (on which see Arabic بَرْبَارِيس (barbārīs)), influenced by berie (“berry”).[1] Doublet of berberis and related to Berber.