RASPBERRY

Raspberry

The raspberry is the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family, most of which are in the subgenus Idaeobatus; the name also applies to these plants themselves. Raspberries are perennial with woody stems.

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raspberry

Noun

  1. The plant Rubus idaeus.
  2. Any of many other (but not all) species in the genus Rubus.
  3. The juicy aggregate fruit of these plants.
  4. A dark pinkish red, the colour of a ripe raspberry.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A noise intended to imitate the passing of flatulence, made by blowing air out of the mouth while the tongue is protruding from and pressed against the lips, or by blowing air through the lips while they are pressed firmly together or against skin, used humorously or to express derision.

Verb

  1. To gather or forage for raspberries.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To make the noise intended to imitate the passing of flatulence.

Adjective

  1. Containing or having the flavor/flavour of raspberries.
  2. Of a dark pinkish red.
    She wore a raspberry beret — lyrics of Raspberry Beret, by the musician


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