Berry: meaning, definitions and examples
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berry
[ หbษri ]
fruit
A small, pulpy, and usually edible fruit. Berries are typically juicy, rounded, brightly colored, sweet, or sour, and do not have a stone or pit, although many pips or seeds may be present.
Synonyms
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berry |
Use 'berry' when referring to small, juicy, and typically sweet fruits that have seeds embedded in their flesh. Common in everyday language and culinary settings.
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fruit |
The word 'fruit' refers to the mature ovary of a flowering plant, usually containing seeds. It is a broad term used in everyday language to describe sweet, edible, and nutritious produce.
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drupes |
The term 'drupes' is often used in botanical contexts to describe fruits that have an outer fleshy part surrounding a single shell with a seed inside. It might be used in more technical or scientific discussions.
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pomes |
Used mainly in botanical contexts, 'pomes' describe a type of fruit produced by flowering plants in the apple subfamily. It is suitable for scientific, horticultural, or technical discussions.
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Examples of usage
- She picked some ripe berries from the bush.
- The smoothie was made with mixed berries and yogurt.
- The berry pie was delicious.
botany
A simple fruit having seeds and pulp produced from the ovary of a single flower. The ovary can be inferior or superior, and the fruit can be fleshy or dry.
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berry |
A type of fruit from a botanical perspective, including fruits like grapes and tomatoes that are not commonly thought of as berries.
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fruit |
A broad term used in general conversation to describe any edible part of a plant that contains seeds.
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drupes |
Used in botanical contexts to describe fruits with a single stone or pit, such as cherries or peaches.
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pomes |
A botanical term for fruits with a core of several small seeds, surrounded by a tough membrane, commonly used in scientific or horticultural contexts.
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Examples of usage
- Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries are all types of berries.
- Botanically, a banana is classified as a berry.
slang
To pelt someone with berries as a way of teasing or playing a prank on them.
Synonyms
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berry |
This is likely a duplicate of the previous 'berry' and refers to the same context as small fruits.
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pelt |
Use 'pelt' in the context of throwing objects at someone or something, usually with some intensity. It also describes the fur coat of an animal when it's been removed. As a verb, it typically has a negative connotation.
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pellet |
Use 'pellet' when referring to small, hard, rounded or cylindrical pieces of a substance, often used for animal feed or fuel pellets.
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throw |
Use 'throw' when talking about propelling something with force through the air with your hands. It's a general term for this action.
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Examples of usage
- The kids decided to berry their friend during the summer camp.
- They buried him in an avalanche of berries.
Translations
Translations of the word "berry" in other languages:
๐ต๐น baga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅ (beri)
๐ฉ๐ช Beere
๐ฎ๐ฉ beri
๐บ๐ฆ ัะณะพะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ jagoda
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใผ (berฤซ)
๐ซ๐ท baie
๐ช๐ธ baya
๐น๐ท meyve
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ ๋ฆฌ (beri)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุช (tut)
๐จ๐ฟ bobule
๐ธ๐ฐ bobuฤพa
๐จ๐ณ ๆตๆ (jiฤngguว)
๐ธ๐ฎ jagoda
๐ฎ๐ธ ber
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะธะดะตะบ (zhidek)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แ (kenkra)
๐ฆ๐ฟ gilษmeyvษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ baya
Etymology
The word 'berry' has its origins in Old English 'berie', which is of Germanic origin. Berries have been a part of human diet and culture for thousands of years, with evidence of consumption dating back to prehistoric times. Berries have been celebrated for their nutritional value, flavor, and medicinal properties in various cultures around the world.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,991, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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