salmonberry

[ sam-uhn-ber-ee ]

noun

, plural salm·on·ber·ries.

1. the salmon-colored, edible fruit of the bramble Rubus spectabilis, found on the west coast of North America: similar to a raspberry.
2. the bramble Rubus spectabilis, which bears salmon-colored, edible fruit similar to raspberries: found on the west coast of North America.

salmonberry

/ -brɪ; ˈsæmənbərɪ /

noun

1. a spineless raspberry bush, Rubus spectabilis, of North America, having reddish-purple flowers and large red or yellow edible fruits
2. the fruit of this plant

Word History and Origins

Origin of salmonberry¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; salmon + berry

Word History and Origins

Origin of salmonberry¹

C19: so called from the colour of the berries

Example Sentences

The salmonberry and blackberry seasons were quite delightful.

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