boysenberry

[ boi-zuhn-ber-ee, -suhn- ]

noun

, plural boy·sen·ber·ries.

1. a blackberrylike fruit with a flavor similar to that of raspberries, developed by crossing various plants of the genus Rubus.

boysenberry

/ ˈbɔɪzənbərɪ /

noun

1. a type of bramble: a hybrid of the loganberry and various blackberries and raspberries
2. the large red edible fruit of this plant

Word History and Origins

Origin of boysenberry¹

1930–35; named after R. Boysen, 20th-century American botanist, who bred it

Word History and Origins

Origin of boysenberry¹

C20: named after Rudolph Boysen , American botanist who developed it

Example Sentences

Think boysenberry jam accented with rosemary, wild sage and sarsaparilla.

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Textbook flavors of Carneros, with bright cherry, boysenberry, cola spice and a hint of iodine, carry through a lingering finish.

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Spicy and juicy, with flavors of raspberry, tart cherry and boysenberry compote, all tart and sweet at the same time, with a hint of smoky leather in the background.

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Plush texture and soft tannins carry the flavors of boysenberry and herbs to a fine finish.

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