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inkberry

ink·ber·ry
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ingk-ber-ee, -buh-ree]
    • /ˈɪŋkˌbɛr i, -bə ri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ingk-ber-ee, -buh-ree]
    • /ˈɪŋkˌbɛr i, -bə ri/

Definitions of inkberry word

  • noun plural inkberry Also called gallberry. a shrub, Ilex glabra, having leathery, evergreen leaves and black berries. 1
  • noun plural inkberry the pokeweed. 1
  • noun plural inkberry the berry of either plant. 1
  • noun inkberry Any of various plants that bear dark berries, or the berries themselves:. 1
  • noun inkberry a North American holly tree, Ilex glabra, with black berry-like fruits 0
  • noun inkberry the fruit of either of these plants 0

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Origin of inkberry

First appearance:

before 1755
One of the 47% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1755-65; ink + berry

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Parts of speech for Inkberry

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inkberry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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