farkleberry

far·kle·ber·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fahr-kuh l-ber-ee]
- /ˈfɑr kəlˌbɛr i/
- /fˈɑːklɪbəri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahr-kuh l-ber-ee]
- /ˈfɑr kəlˌbɛr i/

Definitions of farkleberry word

noun plural farkleberry a shrub or small tree, Vaccinium arboreum, of the heath family, native to the southern U.S., bearing small, waxy, white flowers and black, many-seeded berries. 1
noun farkleberry A shrub or small tree with thick leathery leaves and inedible black berries, native to the southeastern US. 1
noun farkleberry a shrub or small tree (Vaccinium arboreum) bearing black berries, native to southern parts of North America 0
noun farkleberry an evergreen shrub or small tree (Vaccinium arboreum) of the heath family, with bell-shaped, white flowers and round, black berries, found in the S U.S. 0

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Origin of farkleberry

First appearance:

before 1755

One of the 47% newest English words

1755-65, Americanism; farkle (of obscure origin) + berry

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farkleberry popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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