huckleberry
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Noun — A small, dark blue or red berry from certain shrubs related to blueberries.
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Etymology
Probably an American alteration of an older English word "hurtleberry," meaning whortleberry — first recorded in American English in the 1660s.
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What does “huckleberry” mean?
The word “huckleberry” means a small, dark blue or red berry from certain shrubs related to blueberries. In plain terms, a small wild berry similar to a blueberry; also an old-fashioned expression for "the right person for the job.".
How do you pronounce “huckleberry”?
“Huckleberry” is pronounced HUHKLB-ree (/ˈhʌkl̩ˌbɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “huckleberry” in a sentence?
Here is “huckleberry” used in a sentence: “A row of huckleberry bushes lined the trail.”
What part of speech is “huckleberry”?
“Huckleberry” is a noun.
Where does the word “huckleberry” come from?
The word “huckleberry” dates back to around 1660. Probably an American alteration of an older English word "hurtleberry," meaning whortleberry — first recorded in American English in the 1660s.
How many meanings does “huckleberry” have?
“Huckleberry” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, dark blue or red berry from certain shrubs related to blueberries.