Phrase guide

Japanese barberry

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Berberis thunbergii, a species of flowering tree found in Japan.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The berry produced by Berberis thunbergii.

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noun

Meaning 3

compact deciduous shrub having persistent red berries; widespread in cultivation especially for hedges

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Berberis thunbergii

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: barberry

History

Etymology

Japanese + barberry, due to its range.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 目木 (megi) — plant