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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Dark, syrupy, hefty and textured mid palate with a firm tannic backbone and long creamy finish that includes flavors of blackberries and red cherries.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Tart, bright, and fresh, this is essentially a gin sour with a plush kiss of blackberry liqueur, made extra refreshing by crushed ice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025
Put mixed baby greens, blackberries, feta, and nuts in a salad bowl.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
One cup of blackberries, for example, contains 8 grams of fiber per 14 grams of carbohydrates.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 26 May 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Tart, bright, and fresh, this is essentially a gin sour with a plush kiss of blackberry liqueur, made extra refreshing by crushed ice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 31 May 2025
Put mixed baby greens, blackberries, feta, and nuts in a salad bowl.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
One cup of blackberries, for example, contains 8 grams of fiber per 14 grams of carbohydrates.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 26 May 2025
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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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