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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While there isn’t a signature zero-proof cocktail listed, the bartenders can expertly whip up a non-alcoholic blackberry mojito or something else to your liking.
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Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
Brisket sandwiches and blackberry cobbler in the 2000s: The early part of the decade was a blur of three babies and very little sleep.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Boaters flock to Nancy’s Bakery, located at the Lund marina, known up and down the coast for its blackberry cinnamon buns.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
The balm is also made with lip-softening blackberry extracts and pomegranate oil, which give it a scent and a subtle taste that channels a sunny afternoon in a berry field.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
Brisket sandwiches and blackberry cobbler in the 2000s: The early part of the decade was a blur of three babies and very little sleep.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Book Airbnbs in Powell River Check Powell River Sites on Hipcamp
Where to Eat and Drink in the Area
Boaters flock to Nancy’s Bakery, located at the Lund marina, known up and down the coast for its blackberry cinnamon buns.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
The balm is also made with lip-softening blackberry extracts and pomegranate oil, which give it a scent and a subtle taste that channels a sunny afternoon in a berry field.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 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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