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Hackberry Definition & Meaning

hackberry
noun
  1. any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits
  2. small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits; southern United States

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What does hackberry mean?
any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits; southern United States
What part of speech is hackberry?
Hackberry is a noun.
How many definitions does hackberry have?
Hackberry has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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