mulberry
1 synonym for mulberry, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tree that produces small, sweet, blackberry-like fruit, and whose leaves are famously used to feed silkworms.
Synonyms
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mulberry tree
How to use mulberry
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mulberry tree
mulberry jam
mulberry silk
Etymology
From Middle English mulbery, partly from Old English and partly from a Low German word, ultimately from Latin morus ("mulberry tree").
Full origin of mulberry →Frequently asked questions
What does “mulberry” mean?
The word “mulberry” means a tree that produces small, sweet, blackberry-like fruit, and whose leaves are famously used to feed silkworms. In plain terms, a fruit tree (and its dark purple-red berries), also used as a colour name.
How do you pronounce “mulberry”?
“Mulberry” is pronounced MUHL-buh-ree (/ˈmʌlˌbɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “mulberry” in a sentence?
Here is “mulberry” used in a sentence: “The old mulberry tree in the garden drops fruit every summer.”
What part of speech is “mulberry”?
Depending on how it is used, “mulberry” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “mulberry” come from?
The word “mulberry” comes from Latin. From Middle English mulbery, partly from Old English and partly from a Low German word, ultimately from Latin morus ("mulberry tree").
How many meanings does “mulberry” have?
“Mulberry” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tree that produces small, sweet, blackberry-like fruit, and whose leaves are famously used to feed silkworms.
