blackberry
noun
black·ber·ry
ˈblak-ˌber-ē 
-ˌbe-rē
1
: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible aggregate fruit of various brambles (genus Rubus) of the rose family
2
: a plant that bears blackberries
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The sweet fruit of the palate is popped with acidity, and there is a chocolate-hinting plushness kissed with coffee, blood oranges, and blackberries.
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Brian Freedman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The 2013 vintage produced a stellar wine with aromas of blackberry, rose hips, and cinnamon and flavors of blackberry jam, bright cassis, and dark chocolate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Countdown to Midnight, featuring subtle notes of smooth scotch, comes in a body wash, body spray and hydrating body cream, while Cue the Confetti, with hints of blackberry, comes in a body lotion, body cream, fragrance mist and body wash.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Most blackberries come from species native to North America while raspberries may be found growing wild throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
Vegetables.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Brian Freedman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The 2013 vintage produced a stellar wine with aromas of blackberry, rose hips, and cinnamon and flavors of blackberry jam, bright cassis, and dark chocolate.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Countdown to Midnight, featuring subtle notes of smooth scotch, comes in a body wash, body spray and hydrating body cream, while Cue the Confetti, with hints of blackberry, comes in a body lotion, body cream, fragrance mist and body wash.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Most blackberries come from species native to North America while raspberries may be found growing wild throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
Vegetables.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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blackberry
noun
black·ber·ry
ˈblak-ˌber-ē
1
: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible fruit of various prickly bushes
2
: a plant that bears blackberries
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