blackberry
noun
black·ber·ry
ˈblak-ˌber-ē 
-ˌbe-rē
1
: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible aggregate fruit of various brambles (genus Rubus) of the rose family
2
: a plant that bears blackberries
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Greif Lagrein, 2021 Greif Lagrein is intense and rich, with dark fruit aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and plum and secondary notes of dark chocolate, leather, and tobacco, along with subtle hints of violet and black pepper.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
One cup of blackberries contains 2 g of protein, 243 mg of potassium, and almost 8 g of fiber.10
Potassium is a mineral found in foods crucial to several body functions and organs, including the heart, kidneys, and muscle contraction.11
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—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
These include blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, cranberries, and raspberries, which contain high amounts of fiber and antioxidants.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Their 12 rotating flavors highlight seasonal produce, such as wild blackberries paired with a blend of Madagascar, Tahitian, and Ugandan vanilla.
—Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
One cup of blackberries contains 2 g of protein, 243 mg of potassium, and almost 8 g of fiber.10
Potassium is a mineral found in foods crucial to several body functions and organs, including the heart, kidneys, and muscle contraction.11
6.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
These include blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, cranberries, and raspberries, which contain high amounts of fiber and antioxidants.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Their 12 rotating flavors highlight seasonal produce, such as wild blackberries paired with a blend of Madagascar, Tahitian, and Ugandan vanilla.
—Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
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blackberry
noun
black·ber·ry
ˈblak-ˌber-ē
1
: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible fruit of various prickly bushes
2
: a plant that bears blackberries
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