black raspberry

noun

: a raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) of eastern North America that has a purplish-black fruit and is the source of several cultivated varieties

called also blackcap

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This delightful Bordeaux-style wine is a blend of 70 percent Cabernet Franc and 30 percent Merlot, and has enticing aromas of black licorice, chocolate, black raspberry, and espresso with flavors of black plum, red cherry, and red currants. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 July 2025 The lineup includes black raspberry, strawberry, and pineapple sippers, and blue raspberry, cherry lime, and pineapple paradise frozen drinks. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 For scoops of small-batch salty caramel and black raspberry ice cream, don’t miss the now-50-year-old Island Creamery. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025 Plush tannins support flavors of black raspberry and black plum with a touch of brown baking spices in the lengthy finish. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for black raspberry

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First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of black raspberry was in 1759

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“Black raspberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20raspberry. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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