Blackberry: meaning, definitions and examples

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blackberry

 

[ หˆblรฆkbษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fruit type

Blackberry is a sweet, dark purple fruit that grows on thorny bushes. It is a member of the genus Rubus and is native to Europe and North America. Blackberries are often eaten fresh, made into jams, or used in desserts.

Synonyms

bramble, fruit

Examples of usage

  • I picked some blackberries from the bush.
  • The blackberry pie was delicious.
  • She made a smoothie with blackberries.
Context #2 | Noun

technology brand

BlackBerry refers to a brand of smartphones and tablets initially manufactured by the Canadian company Research In Motion. The devices were known for their secure email capabilities and physical QWERTY keyboards. BlackBerry enjoyed significant popularity in the early 2000s.

Synonyms

mobile device, smartphone

Examples of usage

  • He used to have a BlackBerry phone for work.
  • BlackBerry revolutionized mobile communication.
  • Her BlackBerry was essential for managing her emails.

Translations

Translations of the word "blackberry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเฅˆเค•เคฌเฅ‡เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brombeere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ blackberry

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะถะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jeลผyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒ™ใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรปre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mora

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถฤŸรผrtlen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธ”๋ž™๋ฒ ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุช ุฃุณูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostruลพina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป‘่Ž“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ robida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mora

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐ ะฑาฏะปะดั–ั€ะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moruq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mora

Etymology

The term 'blackberry' originates from Old English 'brambleberie', combining 'bramble' (which refers to the thorny bush) and 'berie' (which means berry). The word has evolved through Middle English to its present form. Blackberries have been harvested and consumed for centuries, dating back to ancient times in various cultures. They were traditionally foraged in the wild before cultivation began in the 19th century. The plant's historical uses were not limited to food; the leaves were often utilized for herbal remedies. Blackberries were not only valued for their delightful flavors but also for their nutritional benefits, as they are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The dual meanings of the word reflect the fruit's long-standing presence in both nature and technology, especially with the rise of smartphones bearing the name.