black raspberry
Americannoun
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the edible fruit of a prickly North American clambering shrub, Rubus occidentalis, resembling a raspberry in form and a blackberry in color.
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the plant itself.
Etymology
Origin of black raspberry
An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
Example Sentences
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Robin Sawyer, one recent Sunday afternoon, hunted for her personal favorite, black raspberry chocolate chunk.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
Seir Hill Biscayne is made for cocktails, with bold notes of dark molasses and charred oak, hints of vanilla and black raspberry, and fierce gingery bite that cuts through any mixer.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 11, 2022
They later celebrated with a scoop each from Mitchell’s — Mr. Stern with peanut butter chocolate chunk and Mr. Zuzik with lemon black raspberry yogurt.
From New York Times ● Aug. 7, 2020
At Christina’s, Nathaniel could read almost all the flavors on the board: adzuki bean, black raspberry, burnt sugar, chocolate banana, chocolate orange, cardamom.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 26, 2010
"Okay. How's this: Miss, would you prefer mint chocolate chip or black raspberry?"
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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