Barberry

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑrbɛri/

Definitions of barberry

noun a shrub or small tree of the genus Berberis, typically bearing red or yellow flowers and red or blue-black berries.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a barberry bush in the park.

A2 The barberry plant produces small red berries.

B1 Barberry is often used in herbal medicine for its health benefits.

B2 The barberry shrub is known for its thorny branches.

C1 Barberry extract is a common ingredient in skincare products.

C2 The barberry fruit is rich in antioxidants and vitamins.

Examples of barberry in a Sentence

formal The barberry plant is known for its bright red berries and thorny branches.

informal I love the tangy taste of barberries in my salad.

slang Have you tried those little red sour balls? They taste like barberries!

figurative Her words were like sharp barberries, leaving a sting long after she had spoken.

Grammatical Forms of barberry

• plural: barberries
• comparative: more barberry
• superlative: most barberry
• present tense: barberries
• future tense: will barberry
• perfect tense: have barberried
• continuous tense: is barberrying
• singular: barberry
• positive degree: barberry
• infinitive: to barberry
• gerund: barberrying
• participle: barberried

Origin and Evolution of barberry

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'barberry' originated from the Middle English word 'berberie' which came from the Old French word 'berbere'. This in turn originated from the Latin word 'berberis' which is ultimately derived from the Arabic word 'barbaris'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'barberry' has evolved from its Latin and Arabic origins to refer specifically to the shrub of the genus Berberis and its red berries. The usage of the word has remained fairly consistent over time.