Pokeberry
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Synonym of pokeweed (the plant Phytolacca americana or its dark red or purple fruit).
"I said that ink made from pokeberries was better than that made from inkballs. I said that inkballs on oak trees were scarce. All the other students laughed. They bought commercial ink at the stores."
Example
More examples"I said that ink made from pokeberries was better than that made from inkballs. I said that inkballs on oak trees were scarce. All the other students laughed. They bought commercial ink at the stores."
Etymology
From poke + berry.
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