mulberry

/ˈmʌlˌbɛri/
noun
  1. A sweet, edible fruit that grows on a mulberry tree, usually dark purple or red when ripe.
    • She made a delicious mulberry jam with the fruit she harvested.
    • The children's hands were stained purple from eating too many mulberries.
    • We picked fresh mulberries from the tree in the backyard.
  2. The tree that produces mulberries, often grown for its fruit or leaves (which are food for silkworms).
    • The mulberry's leaves are the only food that silkworms will eat.
    • A large mulberry stood at the edge of the field, providing shade.
    • Farmers in this region plant mulberries to support the silk industry.
  3. A dark purple or reddish-purple color.
    • The sunset painted the sky a deep mulberry hue.
    • She chose a mulberry scarf to match her winter coat.
    • His favorite sweater is a rich mulberry color.
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