thimbleberry

noun

thim·ble·ber·ry | \ ˈthim-bəl-ˌber-ē

Definition of thimbleberry

: any of several American raspberries or blackberries (especially Rubus occidentalis, R. parviflorus, and R. odoratus) having thimble-shaped fruit

Examples of thimbleberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Trees and shrubs that provide fruits such as Indian plum, thimbleberry, bitter cherry, huckleberry and Oregon grape are good choices. — oregonlive, "How to help robins thrive in Oregon landscapes," 8 Mar. 2021 Michigan’s Upper Peninsula fully embraces the thimbleberry. — Rebecca Powers, Washington Post, "On your next summer vacation, look for berried treasure," 13 Aug. 2019 Among those luxuries is the thimbleberry, named for its thimble shape. — Rebecca Powers, Washington Post, "On your next summer vacation, look for berried treasure," 13 Aug. 2019

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