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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This version uses a luscious blend of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Strawberries Strawberries, along with blackberries and raspberries, are examples of low-fructose fruits.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
For dessert, Patrick Mulvaney made a pistachio custard on a base of shredded phyllo, served with blackberries.
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Day one we were presented with the most delicious blackberry gin gimlet.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Strawberries Strawberries, along with blackberries and raspberries, are examples of low-fructose fruits.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
For dessert, Patrick Mulvaney made a pistachio custard on a base of shredded phyllo, served with blackberries.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Day one we were presented with the most delicious blackberry gin gimlet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
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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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