thimbleberry

A noun referring to a type of raspberry shrub native to North America, known for its thimble-shaped fruit which can be red, orange, or black depending on the species.

• 🇩🇪Sammelbezeichnung für verschiedene nordamerikanische Himbeersträucher mit Fruchtformen, die an einen Fingerhut erinnern; die Früchte können je nach Art rot, orange oder schwarz sein.

1. Eastern North American shrub B2 formal american

   A shrubby raspberry native to eastern North America, known for its showy rose to purplish flowers and red or orange thimble-shaped fruit.

   • The thimbleberry bushes were in full bloom along the trail.
   • We picked a handful of thimbleberries for a wild fruit jam.
   • The thimbleberry's flowers attract many pollinators in the spring.

   🇩🇪Östliche Zierhimbeere

   Synonyme: flowering raspberrypurple-flowering raspberry

2. Western North American raspberry B2 formal american

   A white-flowered raspberry species found in western North America and northern Mexico, producing thimble-shaped orange berries.

   • Hikers often spot thimbleberries in the mountainous regions of the Pacific Northwest.
   • The thimbleberry's orange fruit is a favorite among local wildlife.
   • We found a patch of thimbleberries near the creek.

   🇩🇪Rubus parviflorus

3. Black thimble-shaped fruit B2 formal american

   A raspberry variety native to eastern North America, characterized by its black thimble-shaped fruit.

   • The black thimbleberries are ripe for picking in late summer.
   • She made a delicious pie using black thimbleberries.
   • These thimbleberries have a slightly tart flavor compared to other varieties.

   🇩🇪Schwarze Himbeere

   Synonyme: black raspberryblackcap

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• thimbleberry's possessive singular form