barberry


Definition: Meaning of, barberry in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbɑːb(ə)ri /

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Singular Plural
barberry barberries
  1. any of numerous plants of the genus Berberis having prickly stems and yellow flowers followed by small red berries
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barberry used in phrases

  • American barberry (noun)
    1. deciduous shrub of eastern North America whose leaves turn scarlet in autumn and having racemes of yellow flowers followed by ellipsoid glossy red berries
  • European barberry (noun)
    1. upright deciduous European shrub widely naturalized in United States having clusters of juicy berries
  • Japanese barberry (noun)
    1. compact deciduous shrub having persistent red berries; widespread in cultivation especially for hedges
  • barberry family (noun)
    1. shrubs or herbs
  • common barberry (noun)
    1. upright deciduous European shrub widely naturalized in United States having clusters of juicy berries
  • holly-leaves barberry (noun)
    1. ornamental evergreen shrub of Pacific coast of North America having dark green pinnate leaves and racemes of yellow flowers followed by blue-black berries
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