Hindberry

Hindberry
Hindberry Hind"ber*ry, n. [AS. hindberie; akin to OHG. hintberi, G. himbeere. So called because hinds or stags are fond of them. See 1st {Hind}, and {Berry}.] The raspberry. [Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster]

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  • hindberry — hind·ber·ry …   English syllables

  • hindberry — ˈhīn(d) see berry noun Etymology: from (assumed) Middle English hindberie, from Old English (akin to Old High German hintberi raspberry), from hind + berie berry more at berry : european raspberry …   Useful english dictionary

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  • raspberry — 1. noun /ˈrɑːzbri,ˈræzˌbɛri/ a) The plant Rubus idaeus. b) The juicy, dark red (when ripe) composite fruit of this plant. Syn: hindberry 2. adjective /ˈrɑːzbri,ˈræzˌbɛri/ a) Containing or having the flavor/flavour of raspberries. She wore a …   Wiktionary

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