Pokeberry

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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

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"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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