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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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 This Cabernet is known for its elegance, with notes of black raspberry, vanilla, and cocoa. —

Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 Blackberries tolerate higher temperatures and wetter soil, while raspberries and black raspberries require more soil drainage and cooler tempers. —

Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024 Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry are all classics but some shops also offers flavors like black raspberry, chocolate hazelnut and Carvelite versions of select flavors (a less-caloric version). —

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 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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