blueberry

blue-ber-ry · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small, round, blue or purple berry with a sweet taste.

  2. 2.

    The North American shrub that produces these berries.

Forms

plural: blueberries

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    blueberry muffin — A muffin containing blueberries.
  • •
    blueberry pancakes — Pancakes with blueberries.
  • •
    wild blueberry — Smaller, more flavorful variety.

Related words

See also: berry, fruit, raspberry, strawberry
Synonyms: bilberry

Etymology

Compound of blue + berry, referring to the fruit's characteristic color.