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Wonderberry

British pronunciation/wˈʌndəbəɹi/
American pronunciation/wˈʌndɚbˌɛɹi/
Wonderberry
[NOUN]
1

a small, edible fruit that resembles a miniature dark purple tomato

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wonderberry definition and meaning

What is "wonderberry"?

Wonderberry, also known as Solanum burbankii or garden huckleberry, is a unique fruit that is botanically classified as a nightshade plant. It produces small, round berries that start off green and ripen to a deep purple or black color. Wonderberries have a sweet and slightly tart flavor, similar to a combination of blueberries and blackberries. They are often used in jams, pies, and desserts due to their rich color and delicious taste. Wonderberries are also valued for their high antioxidant content and potential health benefits. They are relatively easy to grow and are popular among home gardeners.

Examples
1We had a bountiful harvest of wonderberries this year.
2I made a delicious wonderberry pie using fresh berries from my garden.
3He created the white blackberry-- oy-- and the wonderberry, which for reasons that elude me, spurred massive social outcry and an anti-wonderberry movement.
4Discussions of the wonderberry and eugenics were often one and the same.
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