Bayberry (Noun)
Meaning 1
Deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with grey-green wax-coated berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
West Indian tree; source of bay rum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The West Indian bayberry tree was cultivated in the Caribbean for its aromatic leaves, which were used to make fragrant oils.
- In the 19th century, the bayberry tree was a common sight in many Caribbean islands, its fragrant leaves highly prized for the production of bay rum.
- Bayberry oil, extracted from the leaves of the tree, was a key ingredient in the traditional West Indian perfume known as bay rum.
- The fragrance of the bayberry tree was unmistakable, its sweet, spicy aroma wafting through the tropical air.
- The wood of the bayberry tree was also valued for its durability and resistance to rot, making it a popular choice for boat-building in the Caribbean.