Noun: barberry 'baar,be-ree [N. Amer], 'baa-bu-ree [Brit]
- Any of numerous plants of the genus Berberis having prickly stems and yellow flowers followed by small red berries
"Barberry shrubs are often used in hedges due to their thorny nature"
Derived forms: barberries
Part of: Berberis, genus Berberis
Encyclopedia: Barberry