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Dewberry: meaning, definitions and examples

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dewberry

 

[ ˈdjuːbɛri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fruit plant

Dewberry refers to a type of trailing blackberry that belongs to the genus Rubus. These berries are typically smaller and sweeter than regular blackberries, and they grow on low, sprawling vines. Dewberries can be found in various habitats, including fields and woods. They are commonly used in jams, jellies, and desserts due to their sweet flavor.

Synonyms

blackberry, bramble

Examples of usage

  • I picked some dewberries for a pie.
  • The dewberry bushes are full of ripe fruit this year.
  • We enjoyed a dewberry jam on our toast.
  • She harvested dewberries from the wild.
  • Dewberry season is my favorite time of year.

Translations

Translations of the word "dewberry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 framboesa silvestre

🇮🇳 जंगली रसभरी

🇩🇪 Brombeere

🇮🇩 berry liar

🇺🇦 чорниця

🇵🇱 jeżyna

🇯🇵 ディウベリー

🇫🇷 mûre sauvage

🇪🇸 mora silvestre

🇹🇷 yaban böğürtleni

🇰🇷 딜베리

🇸🇦 توت العليق البري

🇨🇿 ostružina

🇸🇰 malina

🇨🇳 野生黑莓

🇸🇮 jagodičje

🇮🇸 villibláber

🇰🇿 жабайы таңқурай

🇬🇪 ბროწეული

🇦🇿 yaban böyürtkəni

🇲🇽 mora silvestre

Etymology

The word 'dewberry' has its origins in the Middle English term 'deweberie', which is a combination of 'dewe', meaning 'dew', and 'berie', meaning 'berry'. The name likely refers to the fact that these berries often appear coated in dew in the early morning. Dewberries have been known since at least the 14th century. The cultivation and foraging of dewberries have been common practices among rural communities, particularly in Europe and North America. Historically, dewberries were favored for their sweet flavor and versatility in culinary applications. In botanical terms, dewberries belong to the larger blackberry family, and they thrive in various climates, often found alongside other berry-producing plants. Their adaptability to different environments has made them a staple in hedge rows and gardens, where they are easily harvested during their growing season.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,619, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.