mulberry

• Существительное, обозначающее дерево рода Morus, или сладкий, тёмно-фиолетовый плод, похожий на ежевику, растущий на таких деревьях.

A noun referring to a tree of the genus Morus, or the sweet, dark purple fruit that resembles a blackberry and grows on such trees.

1. B1formal

   Any of several trees of the genus Morus, known for their edible fruit that resembles a blackberry.

   Шелковица

   • The mulberry tree in our garden produces abundant fruit.
   • Mulberry trees are often planted for their shade and fruit.
   • Silkworms feed exclusively on the leaves of the mulberry tree.

2. A2formal

   The sweet, usually dark purple, blackberry-like fruit of any mulberry tree.

   Шелковица

   • She picked fresh mulberries from the tree for a pie.
   • The mulberries turned a deep purple when ripe.
   • Mulberries can be eaten raw or used in jams and desserts.