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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Berries Berries, including blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, are delicious and rich in heart-healthy fiber.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
The carton of raspberries, box of blackberries and container of blueberries were gone by lunchtime.
—Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 12 June 2026
The property held a modest 1,900-square-foot house surrounded by wild blackberries.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Perhaps surprisingly, raspberries shouldn't be planted near other berry bushes, including blueberries and blackberries, or near strawberry plants.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
The carton of raspberries, box of blackberries and container of blueberries were gone by lunchtime.
—Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 12 June 2026
The property held a modest 1,900-square-foot house surrounded by wild blackberries.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Perhaps surprisingly, raspberries shouldn't be planted near other berry bushes, including blueberries and blackberries, or near strawberry plants.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 June 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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