honeyberry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Edible fruit of the mamoncillo (Melicoccus bijugatus), a soapberry whose tastes resembles a mix of lychee and lime.
  2. Edible fruit of the blue-berried honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea).
  3. Edible, sweet, dark purple fruit of the deciduous European nettle tree (Celtis australis).

Pronunciation

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Word forms

honeyberry honeyberries

Etymology

From honey + berry.

Synonyms

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