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- [hak-ber-ee, -buh-ree]
- /ˈhækˌbɛr i, -bə ri/
- /ˈhæk.ˌbe.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hak-ber-ee, -buh-ree]
- /ˈhækˌbɛr i, -bə ri/
Definitions of hackberry word
- noun plural hackberry any of several trees or shrubs belonging to the genus Celtis, of the elm family, bearing cherrylike fruit. 1
- noun plural hackberry the sometimes edible fruit of such a tree. 1
- noun plural hackberry the wood of such a tree. 1
- noun hackberry A tree of the elm family that has leaves resembling those of nettles, found in both tropical and temperate regions. 1
- noun hackberry any American tree or shrub of the ulmaceous genus Celtis, having edible cherry-like fruits 0
- noun hackberry the fruit or soft yellowish wood of such a tree 0
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Origin of hackberry
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85, Americanism; variant of hagberry (of Scandinavian origin)
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Parts of speech for Hackberry
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hackberry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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