blackberry
UK: ˈblakb(ə)ri | US: ˈblækˌbɛri
n. 1. A small, dark-purple edible fruit produced by certain species of bramble plants.
n. 2. The thorny shrub or vine (genus Rubus) that bears this fruit.
n. 3. (proprietary) A brand of smartphones and mobile devices.
The word blackberry is a straightforward compound of black (Old English blæc, meaning "dark") and berry (Old English berie, meaning "small fruit"). It directly describes the fruit's characteristic dark hue. The term has been used since Old English (blaceberie), reflecting its Germanic roots. Over time, the spelling simplified, but the morphemes remained transparent. The later proprietary use for smartphones (early 2000s) borrowed the fruit's name metaphorically, suggesting connectivity and productivity.
She picked ripe blackberries from the thorny bushes along the trail.
Blackberry jam is a delicious spread for toast.
The overgrown garden was tangled with blackberry vines.
He switched from a BlackBerry to a modern smartphone.
Wild blackberries thrive in sunny, uncultivated areas.