Bayberry: meaning, definitions and examples

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bayberry

 

[ หˆbeษชหŒbษ›ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant species

Bayberry refers to a group of shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Myrica, which are typically found in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. They are known for their aromatic leaves and waxy berries, which have been traditionally used for making candles and as flavoring in cooking.

Synonyms

myrica, wax myrtle

Examples of usage

  • The bayberry bushes attracted many birds.
  • My grandmother used bayberry wax to make candles.
  • We found bayberry growing along the hiking trail.

Translations

Translations of the word "bayberry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mirtรณide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Myricaceae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bayberry

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพัั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ borรณwka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใ‚คใƒ™ใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท myrique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bayberry

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bayberry

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ ์ด๋ฒ ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุช ุงู„ุจุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ myrica

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ myrica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตทๆฃ ่Ž“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ murva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bayberry

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะบะถะธะดะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bayberry

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bayberry

Etymology

The term 'bayberry' has its origins in the mid-17th century, derived from the combination of 'bay', which refers to a type of laurel or a similar aromatic plant, and 'berry', the fruit produced by these plants. The use of bayberry has historical significance, especially among Native Americans, who utilized the plant for its medicinal properties and its fragrant wax for candle making. The bayberry plant's ability to thrive in coastal areas made it a common sight along the eastern seaboard, where early settlers quickly learned of its benefits. This led to bayberry becoming associated with cultural practices, particularly in early American candle making, where it represented not just a practical material but also a link to the natural world. Over time, the word has been associated specifically with the Myrica genus, which includes several species that share these aromatic and waxy characteristics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,978, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.