"pokeberry" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: pokeberries [plural]
Etymology: From poke + berry. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|poke|berry}} poke + berry Head templates: {{en-noun}} pokeberry (plural pokeberries)
  1. Synonym of pokeweed (the plant Phytolacca americana or its dark red or purple fruit). Categories (lifeform): Berries, Caryophyllales order plants Synonyms: pokeweed [synonym, synonym-of], poke berry

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