RASPBERRY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Raspberry

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 17th century: from dialect rasp, abbreviation of obsolete raspis ‘raspberry’ (also used as a collective), of unknown origin, + berry

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈrɑːzb(ə)ri
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an edible soft fruit related to the blackberry, consisting of a cluster of reddish-pink drupelets.

Short Definition:

edible soft fruit related to blackberry

Definition:

the plant which yields the raspberry, forming tall stiff prickly stems or ‘canes’.

Short Definition:

plant which yields raspberry, forming tall stiff prickly stems or 'canes'

Definition:

a deep reddish-pink colour

Short Definition:

deep reddish-pink colour

Examples:
  • a raspberry tweed jacket
Definition:

a sound made with the tongue and lips, expressing derision or contempt

Short Definition:

sound made with tongue and lips, expressing derision or contempt

Examples:
  • Clare blew a raspberry

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