hackberry

[ˈhækˌbɛri]

hackberry Definition

  • 1a type of tree that produces small, sweet berries
  • 2the small, sweet berry of the hackberry tree

Using hackberry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hackberry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The birds were feasting on the hackberries.

  • Example

    The jam was made from wild hackberries.

  • Example

    The leaves of the hackberry tree turn yellow in the fall.

hackberry Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hackberry

Phrases with hackberry

  • a species of butterfly whose larvae feed on hackberry leaves

    Example

    The hackberry butterfly is commonly found in North America.

  • a species of butterfly that feeds on the sap of hackberry trees

    Example

    The hackberry emperor is a common sight in the southern United States.

  • a type of insect that forms galls on hackberry leaves

    Example

    The hackberry gall psyllid can cause significant damage to hackberry trees.

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Summary: hackberry in Brief

A 'hackberry' [ˈhækˌbɛri] is a type of tree that produces small, sweet berries. The berries are edible and often used to make jams and jellies. The hackberry butterfly, hackberry emperor, and hackberry gall psyllid are all species that are associated with the hackberry tree. The leaves of the hackberry tree turn yellow in the fall.