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boysenberry

[ boi-zuhn-ber-ee, -suhn- ]

noun

, plural boy·sen·ber·ries.
  1. a blackberrylike fruit with a flavor similar to that of raspberries, developed by crossing various plants of the genus Rubus.


boysenberry

/ ˈbɔɪzənbərɪ /

noun

  1. a type of bramble: a hybrid of the loganberry and various blackberries and raspberries
  2. the large red edible fruit of this plant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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.

Textbook flavors of Carneros, with bright cherry, boysenberry, cola spice and a hint of iodine, carry through a lingering finish.

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.

Plush texture and soft tannins carry the flavors of boysenberry and herbs to a fine finish.

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