bayberry

== English == === Etymology === From bay +‎ berry. === Pronunciation === === Noun === bayberry (plural bayberries) (Canada, US) The fruit of the wax myrtle shrub; or the plant itself (Morella cerifera), with aromatic, leathery leaves and waxy berries. Other species in the family Myricaceae, especially in genus Myrica; bay-rum tree, candleberry. The fruit of the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis). West Indian bay tree (Pimenta racemosa), a tropical American shrub with aromatic leaves that are used in the preparation of bay rum. ==== Synonyms ==== (Morella cerifera): wax myrtle (species in the family Myricaceae): candleberry, wax myrtle ==== Derived terms ====