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Boysenberry Meaning in English

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ˈbɔɪzn̩ˌbɛɹi
BOYZ-uhn-beh-ree
bˈɔɪsənbəɹi
BOY-suhn-buh-ree

Definition

A boysenberry is a dark purple berry created by crossing a raspberry, blackberry, and loganberry. It is sweet and juicy, often used in jams, desserts, and juices.

Usage & Nuances

"Boysenberry" refers to a specific hybrid berry, not any generic dark berry. It is used as a countable noun (a boysenberry, boysenberries), and is more common in American English, particularly in regions where it is grown. Not widely found fresh, so more often encountered in processed foods like jams.

Example Sentences

I ate a boysenberry for the first time yesterday.

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The jam is made from fresh boysenberries.

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This pie contains boysenberry filling.

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Have you ever tried boysenberry ice cream? It's delicious.

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They ran out of boysenberry jam at the market.

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The farm grows several berries, but their boysenberries are the best.

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