blueberry

[ bloo-ber-ee, -buh-ree ]

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noun

plural blueberries.

the edible, usually bluish berry of various shrubs belonging to the genus Vaccinium, of the heath family.
any of these shrubs.

blueberry

/ -brɪ; ˈbluːbərɪ /

noun

Also calledhuckleberry any of several North American ericaceous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium , such as V. pennsylvanicum , that have blue-black edible berries with tiny seeds See also bilberry
1. the fruit of any of these plants
2. ( as modifier )
  blueberry pie

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Word History and Origins

Origin of blueberry¹

First recorded in 1700–10; blue + berry

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Some plants, such as blueberries, azaleas and camellias, prefer acidic soils, i.e., soils with a pH below 7.

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A handful of blueberries, strawberries or even rhubarb cooked down with bourbon and a touch of chili flake before being strained or puréed makes for a rich, violet-toned sauce that’s both vibrant and unexpected.

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Breakfast is oatmeal with fresh blueberries almost every day.

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A local Italian-American restaurant near me serves a New York Strip steak topped with a vibrant blueberry sauce.

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But then I’m a naughty boy and I’ll order blueberry pancakes for the table as well so everyone can have a pancake.

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