hackberry (n.)

  1. any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits

    [ Syn: nettle tree ]

  2. small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits; southern United States

    [ Syn: sugarberry ]

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