Pokeberry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pokeberry is a noun meaning Synonym of pokeweed (the plant Phytolacca americana or its dark red or purple fruit).
Meaning
Synonym of pokeweed (the plant Phytolacca americana or its dark red or purple fruit).
Example Sentences
considerin in her mind ... iffen the pleasure o gatherin some pokeberries an drawin dark purple picthures on a flat rock wi em would be worth the trouble.
I said that ink made from pokeberries was better than that made from inkballs. I said that inkballs on oak trees were scarce. All the other students laughed. They bought commercial ink at the stores.
Word Forms
- pokeberries
- poke berry
Synonyms for pokeberry
Depending on context, synonyms include pokeweed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include skokeberry, pigeonweed, pokeweed, inkberry, poke, pokeroot.
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