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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Most blackberries come from species native to North America while raspberries may be found growing wild throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
In addition to their high antioxidant content, blackberries have a low PRAL and are a delicious way to support your body’s acid-base regulation.122
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—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Chocolate, strawberry, blackberry, and banana are among the most popular flavors, Landon Creamer told Axios, but there are around 30 to choose from.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
What ingredient makes the cocktail red? Muddled blackberries give the drink its rich, dark red color.
—Lela London, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
In addition to their high antioxidant content, blackberries have a low PRAL and are a delicious way to support your body’s acid-base regulation.122
7.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Chocolate, strawberry, blackberry, and banana are among the most popular flavors, Landon Creamer told Axios, but there are around 30 to choose from.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
What ingredient makes the cocktail red? Muddled blackberries give the drink its rich, dark red color.
—Lela London, Forbes, 22 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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