Huckleberry: meaning, definitions and examples
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huckleberry
[ หhสk.ษlหbษr.i ]
botanical fruit
A huckleberry is a small, sweet, edible fruit that grows on shrubs in the genera Vaccinium and Gaylussacia. These berries are often found in North America and are similar in appearance to blueberries but have a more tart flavor. Huckleberries are commonly used in jams, pies, and other desserts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We picked fresh huckleberries in the woods.
- Huckleberry pie is a popular dessert in the region.
- The children enjoyed huckleberry picking with their grandparents.
colloquial term
In colloquial English, 'huckleberry' can refer to a person who is helpful or friendly. It can also be used to describe someone who is small or insignificant, often in an affectionate or endearing way. The term is seen in various cultural contexts, suggesting companionship or support.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's my huckleberry in tough times.
- She always refers to her friends as her huckleberries.
- He's a good huckleberry to have around.
Translations
Translations of the word "huckleberry" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mirtilo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคเคฒเคฌเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Heidelbeere
๐ฎ๐ฉ blueberry
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัะฝะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ borรณwka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฏใซใใชใผ
๐ซ๐ท myrtille
๐ช๐ธ arรกndano
๐น๐ท yaban mersini
๐ฐ๐ท ํํด๋ฒ ๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุช ุงูุนููู
๐จ๐ฟ borลฏvka
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤuฤoriedka
๐จ๐ณ ่ถๆฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ borovnica
๐ฎ๐ธ blรกber
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะบะถะธะดะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ moruq
๐ฒ๐ฝ arรกndano
Etymology
The term 'huckleberry' is derived from the early American English word 'huckle', which is thought to have originated from the dialectal term for 'huckle' or 'huckleberry', referring to certain types of berries. The word likely has roots in the Old English 'hucchal', which suggests a diminutive and affectionate form. 'Huckleberry' was first recorded in the 19th century in North America, where it gained popularity as the name for edible berries produced by various shrubs. The fruit has played an important role in Native American cuisine and culture, as well as in early settlers' diets. Over time, 'huckleberry' has also taken on informal meanings in English vernacular, particularly in the southern United States, relating to friendship and camaraderie.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,533 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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