mulberry
|mul-ber-ry|
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/ˈmʌlˌbɛri/
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/ˈmʌl.bər.i/
edible fruit tree
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mulberry' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mōrberie,' where 'mōr' meant 'blackberry' and 'berie' meant 'berry.'
Historical Evolution
'mōrberie' transformed into the Middle English word 'mulberie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mulberry.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'blackberry,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the fruit of the mulberry tree.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small deciduous tree of the genus Morus, known for its edible fruit.
The mulberry tree in our backyard produces sweet fruit every summer.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/30 20:04