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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This 13% alcohol right bank Bordeaux includes statured and hefty aromas of blackberry, anise, slight petrol and menthol.
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Remove declining stems from black blackberries to allow new growths to restart the bushes.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Visitors can enjoy picking a variety of crops, including blueberries, blackberries, snap peas and apples.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
Enjoy blackberries as part of a varied, balanced diet for the best results.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Remove declining stems from black blackberries to allow new growths to restart the bushes.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Visitors can enjoy picking a variety of crops, including blueberries, blackberries, snap peas and apples.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
Enjoy blackberries as part of a varied, balanced diet for the best results.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 17 June 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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