huckleberry
noun
huck·le·ber·ry
ˈhə-kəl-ˌber-ē 
1
: any of two genera (Gaylussacia or Vaccinium) of American shrubs of the heath family
also
: the edible dark blue to black usually acid berry (especially of G. baccata) with 10 nutlets
2
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Unexpected flavors, like beef tartare with tamarind and shrimp with huckleberry and crab fat, work beautifully together, as does the crew behind the service bar, which is an excellent place to sit.
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Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 15 Feb. 2024
From buffet-style breakfasts featuring Montana huckleberry pancakes to elegant three- to five-course dinners created by gourmet chefs, the dining experience brings guests together to share stories of their daily adventures.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Blueberries are a type of fruit that belongs to the Ericaceae plant family – a family which also includes huckleberries, cranberries, lingonberries, and more than 4,000 species of flowering plants.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
For bigger views and an abundance of color, the 5.5-mile Skyline Trail has long-range vistas of the area’s most famous volcanoes, Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams, while also passing through expansive stretches of huckleberry and vine maple, which are turning red and orange.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024
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Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 15 Feb. 2024
From buffet-style breakfasts featuring Montana huckleberry pancakes to elegant three- to five-course dinners created by gourmet chefs, the dining experience brings guests together to share stories of their daily adventures.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Blueberries are a type of fruit that belongs to the Ericaceae plant family – a family which also includes huckleberries, cranberries, lingonberries, and more than 4,000 species of flowering plants.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
For bigger views and an abundance of color, the 5.5-mile Skyline Trail has long-range vistas of the area’s most famous volcanoes, Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams, while also passing through expansive stretches of huckleberry and vine maple, which are turning red and orange.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024
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huckleberry
noun
huck·le·ber·ry
ˈhək-əl-ˌber-ē
1
: an American shrub related to the blueberry
also
: its edible dark blue to black usually acid berry
2
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