STRAWBERRY

Strawberry

Fragaria × ananassa or garden strawberry, is a commercial hybrid species of strawberry that is widely grown. It is cultivated worldwide for its fruit. The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in prepared foods such as preserves, fruit juice, pies, ice creams, milkshakes, and chocolates. Artificial strawberry aroma is also widely used in many industrialized food products.

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strawberry

Noun

  1. The juicy, usually red, edible fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.
    They went to pick strawberries today.
  2. Any plant of the genus Fragaria (that bears such fruit).
    She has the best strawberry patch I've ever seen.
  3. (colour) A red colour, like that of the fruit; strawberry red.
  4. Something resembling a strawberry, especially a reddish bruise or birthmark.

Adjective

  1. Containing or having the flavor of strawberries.
    I'd like a large strawberry shake.
  2. Flavored with ethyl methylphenylglycidate, an artificial compound which is said to resemble the taste of strawberries.
  3. Of a red colour.
    The strawberry lipstick makes her look younger.


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