hagberry en · NOUN
Etymology
From hag + berry. According to Some Folklore of Trees, Animals, and River-fishing from the N.E. of Scotland, "The wood of the 'hackberry' or bird-cherry (Prunus padus) is not used as a staff or for any other purpose, as it is looked on as the witch's tree."
Meanings
- Prunus padus, a species of cherry native to northern Europe and northern Asia, the bird cherry.
- Its bittersweet astringent fruit, readily eaten by birds.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hagberries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
bird cherry (tree) · hag (fruit) · hackberry (fruit) · bird cherry (fruit)