black raspberry

noun

: a raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) of eastern North America that has a purplish-black fruit and is the source of several cultivated varieties

called also blackcap

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Red plum, mocha, and a whiff of sea air lead you to soft tannins in the mid palate with flavors of black raspberry, cassis, violet petals, and dark chocolate. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024 This temptress outdoes the Oakville Reserve with seductive powers, as the black raspberry cobbler and tiramisu flavors are irresistible, especially combined with bright notes of orange peel that lift the rich body along the flavorful finish. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 The cocktail is described as a blue and black raspberry flavor with premium vodka and sour candy worms on top, per AMC Theatres' website. Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2024 The family’s 2018 vintage has aromas of pine needles, eucalyptus, red plum, and black raspberry with soft tannins and flavors of red raspberry, cherry, and red currant. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for black raspberry 

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of black raspberry was in 1759

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“Black raspberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20raspberry. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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