bilberry

[ bil-ber-ee, -buh-ree ]

noun

, plural bil·ber·ries.

1. the fruit of several shrubby species of the genus Vaccinium.

bilberry

/ ˈbɪlbərɪ /

noun

1. See blueberry
   any of several ericaceous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium , having edible blue or blackish berries See also blueberry
2. 1. the fruit of any of these plants
   2. ( as modifier )

      bilberry pie

Word History and Origins

Origin of bilberry¹

1570–80; obsolete bil (< Scandinavian; compare Danish bölle bilberry) + berry

Word History and Origins

Origin of bilberry¹

C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish böllebær , from bölle bilberry + bær berry

Example Sentences

The Bilberry is a common British shrub found on all mossy heaths, and very pretty both in flower and in fruit.

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They landed on swampy ground, and made their way over rare beautiful mosses, ling, and low growth of bilberry and cloudberry.

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We were coming within a mile of the Bilberry embankment, when we began to observe a new class of phenomena.

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It was eight minutes to eleven as we slid past the lodge and on to the Bilberry road.

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It closed with a verse of original poetry, and Bilberry began to feel sure that a great poet was to arise in its midst.

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