black raspberry

noun

: a raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) of eastern North America that has a purplish-black fruit and is the source of several cultivated varieties

called also blackcap

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In addition to its fun flavors like black raspberry and banana, The Nitro Bar is known for its thick whip, which is piped on top of its iced drinks. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 Notes of black raspberry and birchwood add depth to the fire iron. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026 Their Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of tobacco leaf, fennel frond, black plum, and black raspberry. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Note that the black raspberry vinegar needs three days to infuse, and the pork is best seasoned overnight before smoking. — Sam O’Brien, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for black raspberry

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First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of black raspberry was in 1759

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“Black raspberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20raspberry. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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