cloudberry

noun

cloud·​ber·​ry ˈklau̇d-ˌber-ē How to pronounce cloudberry (audio)
-ˌbe-rē
: a creeping herbaceous raspberry (Rubus chamaemorus) of north temperate regions
also : its pale amber-colored edible fruit

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Thanks to soothing mango seed butter, moisturizing cloudberry oil, and plumping peptides, OleHenricksen’s Pout Preserve Petites Mini Lip Trio delivers just that. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Dec. 2025 Its formulas harness Nordic botanicals like cloudberries, birch sap, and Arctic spring water, each rich in antioxidants adapted to survive extreme environments. Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The sit-down was so named for the Japanese charcoal grill used in many courses, which included Japanese A5 Wagyu steak, edible floral arrangements of microgreens and crackling chicken-skin cones filled with foie gras and cloudberry jam. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025 That’s where certain foods and plants like cloudberries and Arctic dandelions are native to the cooler climes of the region, but not as commonly found in Norwegian cooking elsewhere around the country, Buljo said. Nicole Edenedo, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cloudberry was in 1597

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“Cloudberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloudberry. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.

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