Raspberry
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English
Pronunciation
- (UK): räz'bÉrÄ, /ËrÉËzbÉri/, /"rA:zb@ri/
- (US): rÄz'bÄ"rÄ, /ËræzËbÉri/, /"r{z%bEri/
Etymology
From earlier raspis berry, possibly from raspise (a sweet rose-colored wine), from Anglo-Latin vinum raspeys, of uncertain origin.
- The plant Rubus idaeus.
- The juicy, dark red (when ripe) composite fruit of this plant.
- (colour) A dark pinkish red, the colour of a ripe raspberry.
raspberry colour:
Derived terms
Translations
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Etymology
Cockney rhyming slang "raspberry tart", for fart.
Noun
raspberry (plural: raspberries)
- (colloquial) A noise intended to imitate the passing of flatulence, made by blowing air out of the mouth while the tongue is protuding from and pressed against the lips, or by blowing air through the lips while they are pressed firmly together or against skin.
Synonyms
- (noise): Bronx cheer (US), razz
Translations
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Adjective
raspberry (no comparative or superlative')
- Containing or having the flavor/flavour of raspberries.
- (colour) Of a dark pinkish red.
- She wore a raspberry beret — lyrics of Raspberry Beret, by the musician Prince
Translations
containing or having the flavor/flavour of raspherries
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See also
io:raspberry it:raspberry hu:raspberry pl:raspberry fi:raspberry