pokeberries

Noun

pokeberry (plural pokeberries)

1. Synonym of pokeweed (the plant Phytolacca americana or its dark red or purple fruit).
   • I said that ink made from pokeberries was better than that made from inkballs. I said that inkballs on oak trees were scarce. All the other students laughed. They bought commercial ink at the stores.1975, Jesse Stuart, My world, page 8

   Synonyms:

   pokeweed