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ber·​ry·​like | \ ˈber-ē-ˌlīk How to pronounce berrylike (audio) , ˈbe-rē- \

Definition of berrylike

1 : resembling a berry especially in size or structure
2 : being small and rounded : coccoid

Examples of berrylike in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And if in doubt, try Red Rover, a dark, berrylike shade that works well for nearly everyone. — New York Times, 11 Feb. 2021

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First Known Use of berrylike

1722, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Berrylike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/berrylike. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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