any moraceous tree of the temperate genus Morus, having edible blackberry-like fruit, such as M. alba (white mulberry), the leaves of which are used to feed silkworms
2.
the fruit of any of these trees
3.
any of several similar or related trees, such as the paper mulberry and Indian mulberry
4.
a.
a dark purple colour
b.
(as adjective)
a mulberry dress
Word origin
C14: from Latin mōrum, from Greek moron; related to Old English mōrberie; compare Dutch moerbezie, Old High German mūrberi
Examples of 'mulberries' in a sentence
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When cut, the branches of mulberries are prone to bleeding excessive sap.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Rouge was traditionally made from crushed mulberries or beetroot juice.
The Sun (2013)
They chose lavender, mulberries and tilia flowers.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We've had a bumper crop of mulberries too.
The Sun (2014)
She talks of being evacuated to the countryside, and foraging for mulberries.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
So if you're served goose-berries, mulberries, bilberries or red-currants, then tuck in with gusto.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Mulberries don't need regular pruning and often bleed sap when pruned.
The Sun (2012)
Top with the mulberries or blackberries and mint and dust with icing sugar to serve.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Mulberries are easy to grow, as long as you have a mild, sheltered site with fertile, well-drained soil.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
During the festival season these might include mushrooms, cherries, mulberries, apples, wild sorrel, nettles, watercress and mint for the tzatziki.