Berrylike

/ˈbɛrilaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling a berry in appearance, shape, or characteristics.

Etymology

From 'berry' + '-like' (Old English suffix meaning resembling or similar to). The '-like' suffix has been used since Old English to create comparative adjectives describing similarity or resemblance.

Kelly Says

The '-like' suffix is so flexible that writers and scientists use it all the time to describe things quickly—'star-like' light, 'ghost-like' figures, or 'berry-like' fruits all instantly create mental pictures!

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