Feaberry

/ˈfiːˌbɛri/ noun

Definition

An archaic or dialectal term for a type of berry or possibly a plant name, though the exact species is unclear in modern usage.

Etymology

Etymology is uncertain; possibly combining 'fea' (an Old English or dialectal word) with 'berry,' though historical records are limited and the plant identity is obscure.

Kelly Says

Feaberry is one of those lost plant names that shows how many folk names for plants have completely disappeared as standardized botanical nomenclature took over!

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