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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For 40 years Olson trucked his 18,000 honeybee colonies between California and Washington, moving among farms and orchards where their job was to pollinate everything from almonds to tree fruits, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, carrots, radishes, onions, canola and alfalfa.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
This enticing wine is a blend of 95 percent Cabernet Sauvignon with 5 percent Petite Sirah added and is ruby garnet in the glass, with aromas of cassis, cranberry, and blackberry and flavors of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, and brown baking spices.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Flavors are: peach, honey apple, cherry, blackberry, strawberry, cinnamon praline, mango peach, strawberry peach, caramel apple, blackberry peach, apple walnut raisin and sweet potato pecan, according to the company website.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
Blackberry Brandy 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh blackberries (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions: In a shaker, combine Crown Royal Fine De Luxe, blackberry brandy, and fresh lemon juice with a handful of ice.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024
He’s had to scramble this season to find workers to pick his juicy strawberries, blackberries and raspberries.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
Instead of the typical simple syrup, blackberry preserves provides the sweetness.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Sassicaia 2021 offers a heady bouquet of raspberry, blackberry, licorice, and clove with a whiff of rose petal.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
Flavors of blackberries and sage mingle with smoky mineral notes.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
This enticing wine is a blend of 95 percent Cabernet Sauvignon with 5 percent Petite Sirah added and is ruby garnet in the glass, with aromas of cassis, cranberry, and blackberry and flavors of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, and brown baking spices.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Flavors are: peach, honey apple, cherry, blackberry, strawberry, cinnamon praline, mango peach, strawberry peach, caramel apple, blackberry peach, apple walnut raisin and sweet potato pecan, according to the company website.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
Blackberry Brandy 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh blackberries (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions: In a shaker, combine Crown Royal Fine De Luxe, blackberry brandy, and fresh lemon juice with a handful of ice.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024
He’s had to scramble this season to find workers to pick his juicy strawberries, blackberries and raspberries.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
Instead of the typical simple syrup, blackberry preserves provides the sweetness.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Sassicaia 2021 offers a heady bouquet of raspberry, blackberry, licorice, and clove with a whiff of rose petal.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
Flavors of blackberries and sage mingle with smoky mineral notes.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
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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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