boysenberry

noun

boy·​sen·​ber·​ry ˈbȯi-zᵊn-ˌber-ē 

-be-rē,

-sᵊn-,

-zᵊm-

: a large reddish black fruit with a raspberry flavor

also : the trailing hybrid bramble yielding this fruit and developed by crossing several blackberries and raspberries

Examples of boysenberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Boysenberry, a blackberry variety, grows well in Southern California and a thornless boysenberry is also available. —Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024

Following are some tasting notes: Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – A glowing ruby red, this wine opens with an opulent nose of plum, raspberry and violet notes, followed by a concentrated and elegant palate of boysenberry, clove, toffee, and forest floor. —Liz Thach, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Deep purple colored, with deep dark aromas of cassis, woodland trail, maple syrup and boysenberries and a hint of red cherries. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024

Also from Fabrice Papin, a popping set of initial aromas with red plums, red cherries, boysenberries and country lane scents in this 13.5% alcohol wine. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Rudolph Boysen †1950 American horticulturist + English berry

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

boysenberry

noun

boy·​sen·​ber·​ry ˈbȯiz-ᵊn-ˌber-ē 

ˈbȯis-

1

: a large berry like a blackberry with the flavor of a raspberry

2

: the trailing bramble that produces boysenberries and was developed by crossing blackberry and raspberry plants