# hackberry

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈhækˌbɛ˞.ɹi/

## Definitions
1. Any of several deciduous trees of the genus Celtis, widespread over the Northern Hemisphere, having small fruit.
2. Fruit of these plants.
3. The wood of these plants.
4. A bird cherry, any of species Prunus padus of cherry trees, of Eurasia, or its berry.

## Etymology
A variant of hagberry.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hackberry