blackberry

¹

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

noun

, plural black·ber·ries.

1. the fruit, black or very dark purple when ripe, of certain species of the genus Rubus.
2. the plant itself.

BlackBerry

²

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

Trademark.

1. a brand of smartphone optimized for wireless email.

blackberry

¹

/ ˈblækbərɪ /

noun

1. Also calledbramble any of several woody plants of the rosaceous genus Rubus , esp R. fruticosus , that have thorny stems and black or purple glossy edible berry-like fruits (drupelets)
2. 1. the fruit of any of these plants
   2. ( as modifier )

      blackberry jam

3. blackberry lily
   an ornamental Chinese iridaceous plant, Belamcanda chinensis , that has red-spotted orange flowers and clusters of black seeds that resemble blackberries

verb

1. intr to gather blackberries

BlackBerry

²

noun

1. a hand-held device for sending and receiving e-mail

Other Words From

• blackberry·like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of blackberry¹

before 1000; Middle English blakeberie, Old English blaceberie. See black, berry

Example Sentences

"I see many more blackberries in London than I would ever find in the Hebrides," the 44-year-old says.

From BBC

My great aunt Filomena making empanadas and sweet tortillas with blackberry jam.

From Salon

We passed by apple, nectarine and pear trees, then blackberry brambles as large as a football field.

From Los Angeles Times

For her main dish, finalist Stephanie Izard made a lamb course with mushrooms, pistachios and a blackberry and olive tapenade; I remember being utterly fascinated by the combination of colors and flavors.

From Salon

I'm so intrigued by the inclusion of a few ingredients: country ham, daylily shoots, Harueki turnips, blackberries in a pasta dish, cornbread crumb, garum caramel, etc.

From Salon