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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The wine presents complex aromas of blackberry, licorice, and chalky minerality.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Mulberries The mulberry tree has small berries that are similar to blackberries and are a good food source for wildlife.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Bright, deep purple with luscious aromas of blackberry, black currant, mocha and purple iris, this is a wine of impressive ripeness and texture, backed by round, medium-full tannins and good balancing acidity.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Australian wines made from 100 percent Shiraz are often full-on powerhouses, from the first scents of blackberry, blueberry, violet, spice and black pepper, to tastes of black cherry, cassis, jalapeño, chocolate, and espresso, that lead to a long, chewy finish.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Mulberries The mulberry tree has small berries that are similar to blackberries and are a good food source for wildlife.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Bright, deep purple with luscious aromas of blackberry, black currant, mocha and purple iris, this is a wine of impressive ripeness and texture, backed by round, medium-full tannins and good balancing acidity.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Australian wines made from 100 percent Shiraz are often full-on powerhouses, from the first scents of blackberry, blueberry, violet, spice and black pepper, to tastes of black cherry, cassis, jalapeño, chocolate, and espresso, that lead to a long, chewy finish.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Blackberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blackberry. Accessed 3 Apr. 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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