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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

baneberry

/ˈbeɪnˌbɛri/ noun · British & US
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What does baneberry mean?

noun

A type of fruit, particularly the red or purple berry of the Actaea pachypoda plant, which is toxic if ingested. Also, a type of flowering plant.

Example

"The hikers carefully avoided the baneberry plants, knowing their toxic berries could be fatal if eaten."

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