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boysenberry
[ boi-zuhn-ber-ee, -suhn- ]
noun
, plural boy·sen·ber·ries.
- a blackberrylike fruit with a flavor similar to that of raspberries, developed by crossing various plants of the genus Rubus.
boysenberry
/ ˈbɔɪzənbərɪ /
noun
- a type of bramble: a hybrid of the loganberry and various blackberries and raspberries
- the large red edible fruit of this plant
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Word History and Origins
Origin of boysenberry1
1930–35; named after R. Boysen, 20th-century American botanist, who bred it
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Word History and Origins
Origin of boysenberry1
C20: named after Rudolph Boysen , American botanist who developed it
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Example Sentences
Think boysenberry jam accented with rosemary, wild sage and sarsaparilla.
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Textbook flavors of Carneros, with bright cherry, boysenberry, cola spice and a hint of iodine, carry through a lingering finish.
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Spicy and juicy, with flavors of raspberry, tart cherry and boysenberry compote, all tart and sweet at the same time, with a hint of smoky leather in the background.
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Plush texture and soft tannins carry the flavors of boysenberry and herbs to a fine finish.
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