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Meaning of berry
The primary meaning of the word "berry" refers to a small, usually sweet or sour, fruit that grows on bushes or vines.
Etymology of berry
The word "berry" originates from Old English "berie", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "baziz" and Proto-Indo-European "bher-", both referring to a type of fruit
Historically, the term "berry" was used to describe various types of small fruits, including those that are not botanically classified as berries, such as strawberries and raspberries
Synonyms
fruit
drupe
aggregate
accessory
pome
hip
haw
seed
pulp
stone
pit
core
pericarp
aril
succulent
juicy
tender
luscious
sweet
fleshy
edible
comestible
aliment
nourishment
sustenance
victual
produce
product
harvest
yield
crop
growth
blossom
bloom
flower
seedling
sprout
shoot
tendril
vine
bush
shrub
tree
plant
flora
Definitions
- A small, fleshy, or pulpy fruit, typically red, purple, or blue, and often eaten fresh or used in cooking and desserts
- A fruit that has three distinct fleshy layers, namely the exocarp, mesocarp, and endocarp
- In botany, a specific type of fruit that comes from a single ovary in the flower
Usage Examples
- The salad included a mix of fresh berries, including strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
- The berry bush in our garden produces delicious and juicy fruits every summer
- The chef used a combination of berries and cream to create a unique and tasty dessert