Berbery

/ˈbɜːrbəri/ noun

Definition

The practice or condition of having many barberry plants, or a collection of barberries.

Etymology

Formed from 'barberry' with the suffix '-ery' (like 'nursery' or 'bakery'). Indicates a place or practice associated with the plant.

Kelly Says

Words ending in '-ery' often indicate places (pottery) or practices (slavery), so 'berbery' would describe either a barberry plantation or the business of growing barberries—a term that faded as gardening language specialized.

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