blackberry

English

/ˈblækbəɹi/, /ˈblækbeɹi/

noun
Definitions
  • A fruit-bearing shrub of the species Rubus fruticosus and some hybrids.
  • The soft fruit borne by this shrub, formed of a black (when ripe) cluster of drupelets.
  • (UK) The blackcurrant.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English blakberie inherited from Old English blæc berġe compound from English black (dark haired, black haired) + English berry (thrash, beat).

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berry

Gloss

thrash, beat

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