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bacca

[bak-uh]

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noun, plural bac·cae [bak-ee] /ˈbæk i/. Botany.

a berry.

Origin of bacca

From the Latin word bacca, bāca olive, any round fruit, berry

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Examples from the Web for bacca

Historical Examples of bacca

Bet yer a quid o' 'bacca I'm in their show afore you, Billie.
With the Dyaks of Borneo
F. S. Brereton
Where is the 'bacca I ordered ye to bring from Squirrel Island?
The Launch Boys' Cruise in the Deerfoot
Edward S. Ellis
Every man ston' with his hands to his sides, and ask of they sojjers for a pinch of bacca.
Mary Anerley
R. D. Blackmore
Baccate, berried, berry-like, of a pulpy nature like a berry (bacca).
The Elements of Botany
Asa Gray
Well, Jack, thou know'st there's a craving for a draw or two of bacca.
Facing Death
G. A. Henty