mulberry
noun
mul·ber·ry
ˈməl-ˌber-ē 
-b(ə-)rē
1
: any of a genus (Morus of the family Moraceae, the mulberry family) of trees with an edible usually purple multiple fruit that is an aggregate of juicy one-seeded drupes
also
: the fruit
2
: a dark purple or purplish black
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Then, rest your head on the mulberry silk Slip pillowcase (as part of the Sleep-to-Go Travel Set, which also includes a silk eye mask) to minimize friction and frizz.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Mar. 2024
Beyond cashmere sweaters and linen sheets, Quince’s other bestsellers include an organic Turkish waffle robe, a 100 percent mulberry silk pillowcase, and a pair of Australian shearling clog slippers.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
The Backyard Stout, which incorporates mulberries, boysenberries and marionberries, was the weakest of this year’s choices, in our tasting.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2023
This lightly padded mask has a 100 percent mulberry silk exterior and soft polyester filling.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
It’s claimed that sleeping on silk offers endless benefits for your hair, as well as your skin—but a pure mulberry silk pillowcase doesn’t come cheap.
—Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2024
This full-length set from Amazon checks all the boxes: Premium mulberry silk, timeless design with tonal piping and covered buttons, and a wallet-friendly price.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2023
These buttery-soft covers have a surprisingly low price despite being made of 100 percent mulberry silk.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
Our pick for best splurge, the Cozy Earth Comforter with Silk Fill Set has sheet sets made of viscose from bamboo, and the comforter is made of ultra-soft, 100% mulberry silk.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Mar. 2024
Beyond cashmere sweaters and linen sheets, Quince’s other bestsellers include an organic Turkish waffle robe, a 100 percent mulberry silk pillowcase, and a pair of Australian shearling clog slippers.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
The Backyard Stout, which incorporates mulberries, boysenberries and marionberries, was the weakest of this year’s choices, in our tasting.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2023
This lightly padded mask has a 100 percent mulberry silk exterior and soft polyester filling.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
It’s claimed that sleeping on silk offers endless benefits for your hair, as well as your skin—but a pure mulberry silk pillowcase doesn’t come cheap.
—Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2024
This full-length set from Amazon checks all the boxes: Premium mulberry silk, timeless design with tonal piping and covered buttons, and a wallet-friendly price.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2023
These buttery-soft covers have a surprisingly low price despite being made of 100 percent mulberry silk.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
Our pick for best splurge, the Cozy Earth Comforter with Silk Fill Set has sheet sets made of viscose from bamboo, and the comforter is made of ultra-soft, 100% mulberry silk.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2024
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mulberry
noun
mul·ber·ry
ˈməl-ˌber-ē
1
: any of a genus of trees that have small edible usually purple fruits and leaves on which silkworms can be fed
also
: the fruit of a mulberry
2
: a dark purple or purplish black
Medical Definition
mulberry
noun
mul·ber·ry
ˈməl-ˌber-ē, -b(ə-)rē
plural mulberries
: any of a genus (Morus of the family Moraceae, the mulberry family) of trees with an edible usually purple fruit that includes one (M. nigra) with a fruit whose juice is sometimes used for its medicinal properties
also
: the fruit
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