(n.) The fruit of the Rhamnus infectorius, and of other species of the same genus; -- so called from the city of Avignon, in France. It is used by dyers and painters for coloring yellow. Called also French berry.
| Avignon Berry (n.) The fruit of the Rhamnus infectorius, and of other species of the same genus; -- so called from the city of Avignon, in France. It is used by dyers and painters for coloring yellow. Called also French berry. | |