Definition of strawberry
1 : the juicy edible usually red fruit of any of several low-growing temperate herbs (genus Fragaria) of the rose family that is technically an enlarged pulpy receptacle bearing numerous achenes on its surface
2 : a plant whose fruits are strawberries; especially : a hybrid (Fragaria ananassa) that is the source of most cultivated strawberries
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Recent Examples of strawberry from the Web
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The cuvée boasts crisp notes of apple and peach, while the rosé features hints of strawberry.
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There’s nothing random about the pairing of bitter radicchio with ripe strawberries, a few of which are crushed so they get smeared around the purple leaves and join forces with the saffron vinaigrette.
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After a private one-on-one meeting, the pair went to lunch with four senior officials, dining on Belgian asparagus, red mullet and meringue cake with strawberries.
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June flavors include creamsicle, summer fizz, espresso caramel and strawberry basil.
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The Island Bowl topped with strawberries, kiwi, and pineapple is truly a sight to behold.
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Fold in strawberries and white chocolate chips to the batter.
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Not to be confused with a Red Moon, the upcoming full moon doesn't exude any strawberry hues and only occurs once a year.
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The moon got its name for the 3-week period in which strawberries are harvested every June.
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Origin and Etymology of strawberry
Middle English, from Old English strēawberige, from strēaw straw + berige berry; perhaps from the appearance of the achenes on the surface
STRAWBERRY Defined for English Language Learners
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: a soft, juicy red fruit that grows on a low plant with white flowers
STRAWBERRY Defined for Kids
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: the juicy edible usually red fruit of a low-growing plant with white flowers and long slender runners
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