Mulberry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmʌlˌbɛɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mulberry is a noun meaning (countable) Any of several trees, of the genus Morus, having edible fruits.
Meaning
(countable) Any of several trees, of the genus Morus, having edible fruits.
More Meanings
- (countable) The fruit of this tree.
- A dark purple colour tinted with red.
- Of a dark purple color tinted with red.
Example Sentences
Beyond the south end of the lake, the route lies across the plain of Lombardy, where the mulberry trees are evidence of the silk industry.
Different qualities of the Mulberry. Among the different species of the Mulberry, it is ascertained that the Italian, (Morus italica) is eaten by the silk worm, with eager appetite. It's fruit is very small, and of a pale rose colour.
You can also make good jam with mulberries, and they taste great cooked or mixed together with other fruits. Mulberries are rich in sugar with moderate amounts of vitamin C. Their rich colours are a sign that they contain high levels of […]
Word Forms
- mulberries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include upas, murrey, moracin, morusin, medlar, morinda.
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