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 wine features notes of ripe blackberry, cassis, and hints of mocha.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Eating more blackberries may help prevent the growth of cancer cells.7
Blackberries may also help prevent colorectal cancer.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
Fresh berry pie, made with blackberries, costs about $24.99.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
From blackberries to blueberries to peaches, the property is bountiful in the summertime.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Eating more blackberries may help prevent the growth of cancer cells.7
Blackberries may also help prevent colorectal cancer.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
Fresh berry pie, made with blackberries, costs about $24.99.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
From blackberries to blueberries to peaches, the property is bountiful in the summertime.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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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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