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berries

/ˈbɛriz/ /ˈbɛːriz/

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noun

A small succulent fruit, of any one of many varieties.

Examples :

"I picked fresh berries from the garden for my breakfast. "

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A soft fruit which develops from a single ovary and contains seeds not encased in pits.

Examples :

"My daughter loves to eat berries like strawberries and blueberries with her breakfast. "

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noun

Examples :

"The farmer carefully harvested the ripe berries, ensuring only the best ones would be processed into coffee. "

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One of the ova or eggs of a fish.

Examples :

"The chef carefully separated the salmon berries from the rest of the fish before preparing the dish. "

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(African American) A police car.

Examples :

""After the store robbery, the berries quickly arrived on the scene with their sirens blaring." "

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noun

Examples :

""That candy bar costs two berries." "

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verb

To pick berries.

Examples :

"On summer days Grandma used to take us berrying, whether we wanted to go or not."

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To bear or produce berries.

Examples :

"The raspberry bush usually berries in late June, providing us with a delicious summer treat. "

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A mound; a barrow.

Examples :

"The archeologist carefully excavated the ancient berries, hoping to uncover artifacts buried inside. "

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A burrow, especially a rabbit's burrow.

Examples :

"The dog sniffed excitedly around the bushes, hoping to find a rabbit near its berries. "

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An excavation; a military mine.

Examples :

"During the siege, the engineers dug numerous berries under the castle walls to weaken them. "

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verb

To beat; give a beating to; thrash.

Examples :

"The older brother threatened to berries the younger one if he didn't return the stolen toy. "

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To thresh (grain).

Examples :

"The farmer berries the wheat on the threshing floor, separating the grain from the stalks. "

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