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thimbleberry

/ˈθɪm.bəlˌbɛr.i/

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noun

/ˈθɪm.bəlˌbɛr.i/C2formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вид кустарника малины, произрастающего в Северной Америке, известного своими плодами в форме напёрстка, которые могут быть красными, оранжевыми или чёрными в зависимости от вида.

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.

  1. Eastern North American shrubB2formalamerican

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

    ruМалина щитковидная

    • 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.

    Synonymsflowering raspberrypurple-flowering raspberry

  2. Western North American raspberryB2formalamerican

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

    ruМалина щитовидная

    • 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.
  3. B2formalamerican

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

    ruЧёрная малина

    • 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.

    Synonymsblack raspberryblackcap

Forms
  • thimbleberries plural form
  • thimbleberries' possessive plural form
  • thimbleberry's possessive singular form