hedgeplum
nounUK /ˈhɛdʒplʌm/
US /ˈhɛdʒplʌm/
A hedgeplum is a small, sweet fruit that grows on a bush.
We picked a ripe hedgeplum from the bush in the garden.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A thorny shrub that bears small plum-like fruit.
The farmer planted a hedgeplum along the fence line.
3. A playful nickname for a person who loves foraging for wild fruit.
My aunt is a real hedgeplum—she knows every berry in the woods.
4. A deep purple color with a reddish tint.
She painted the door a rich hedgeplum shade.