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Barberry Definition & Meaning

barberry
noun
  1. any of numerous plants of the genus Berberis having prickly stems and yellow flowers followed by small red berries

"Barberry" in song lyrics

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  • "dwarf crimson barberry"
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  • "berberis thunbergi 'rose glow'rose glow japanese barberry"
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  • "golden barberry"
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Frequently asked questions

What does barberry mean?
any of numerous plants of the genus Berberis having prickly stems and yellow flowers followed by small red berries
What part of speech is barberry?
Barberry is a noun.

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