hackberry | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits | |
Synonyms: | nettle_tree | |
Related terms: | tree European_hackberry sugargerry American_hackberry celtis_laevigata Celtis | |
2. | [ noun ] (chemistry,botany,food) small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits; southern United States | |
Synonyms: | sugarberry | |
Related terms: | berry | |
Similar spelling: |
hagberry Hagberg Hackbarth |