scoke

[ skohk ]

noun

1. pokeweed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scoke¹

1785–95, Americanism; < a New England Algonquian language; compare Eastern Abenaki skókimin pokeberry (equivalent to Proto-Algonquian *aθko·-ka snake + *-i-min berry); persimmon

Example Sentences

Poke Shoots—scoke—pigeon berry weed, and young, tender milkweed stalks may be prepared and served the same as asparagus.

From Project Gutenberg

Young shoots of poke or scoke are sometimes served as French Chard.

From Project Gutenberg