mulberry Meaning & Definition
What Does Mulberry Mean?
Mulberry is a noun that means Any of several trees, of the genus Morus, having edible fruits. It is also used to mean The fruit of this tree. As an adjective, it means Of a dark purple color tinted with red.
Word Facts for Mulberry
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmʌlˌbɛɹi/ |
| Synonyms | mulberry tree |
| Plural | mulberries |
| Comparative / superlative | more mulberry, most mulberry |
Mulberry Definition (Noun)
- Any of several trees, of the genus Morus, having edible fruits.
- The fruit of this tree.
- A dark purple colour tinted with red.
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Mulberry as an Adjective
- Of a dark purple color tinted with red.
Synonyms of Mulberry
Mulberry synonyms and antonyms →Mulberry in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
mulberry (countable and uncountable, plural mulberries)
mulberry (comparative more mulberry, superlative most mulberry)
Words That Rhyme With Mulberry
Origin of Mulberry
From Middle English mulbery, molberye, murberie, partly from Old English mōrberġe (“mulberry”) (q.v.), and probably partly from Middle Low German mulbere (“mulberry”), ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *mūrubaʀi ~ *mōrubaʀi, from Latin mōrus + Proto-West Germanic *baʀi. Compare Dutch moerbezie, moerbei (“mulberry”), German Maulbeere (“mulberry”).
Frequently Asked Questions About Mulberry
Is mulberry a noun or an adjective?
Mulberry is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for mulberry?
Words with a similar meaning to mulberry include mulberry tree. See the full list of mulberry synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of mulberry?
The plural of mulberry is mulberries.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of mulberry?
The comparative form is more mulberry and the superlative form is most mulberry.