Definitions

1. noun

a thorny shrub of the genus Berberis, having clusters of small yellow flowers and red or yellow berries.

“The barberry bush was a popular ornamental in the garden.”

2. noun

a plant, especially one of the genus Berberis, used to make a yellow dye.

“The barberry plant was used by the ancient Egyptians to create a vibrant yellow dye.”

3. verb

to treat or preserve with a solution of barberry bark.

“The berries were barberryed to make them last longer.”

4. noun

a medicinal preparation made from the bark of the barberry plant.

“The doctor prescribed a barberry to help alleviate the patient’s symptoms.”