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Synonyms & Similar Words
raspberry
blueberry
blackberry
cranberry
gooseberry
boysenberry
loganberry
elderberry
currant
cherry
apricot
peach
plum
grape
kiwi
mango
pineapple
watermelon
cantaloupe
honeydew
papaya
fig
pomegranate
orange
lemon
lime
grapefruit
tangerine
persimmon
loquat
mulberry
bilberry
huckleberry
acai
guava
passionfruit
Meaning of Strawberry
The primary meaning of the word "strawberry" refers to a sweet, typically red fruit.
Definitions
- A sweet fruit with a red color, seeds on the outside, and a sweet taste, often eaten fresh or used in desserts and drinks.
- The plant that produces strawberries, which has white flowers, hairy leaves, and spreads quickly.
Etymology of Strawberry
The word "strawberry" comes from the Old English words "straw" and "berie", with "straw" possibly referring to the fact that the fruit has seeds on the outside, resembling straw, or that the plant produces runners that resemble straw.
The term has been used to describe the fruit since the 15th century, with the modern spelling emerging in the 17th century.
Example Uses
- The salad featured fresh strawberries, feta cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.
- She loved eating strawberries with cream and sugar as a child.
- The strawberry jam was homemade, made with fresh strawberries from the garden.
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