American hackberry

/əˌmɛrəkən ˌhækˈbɛri/
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Definitions of American hackberry
  1. noun
    large deciduous shade tree of southern United States with small deep purple berries
    synonyms: Celtis occidentalis
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    type of:
    hackberry, nettle tree
    any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits
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