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Vocabulary Entry
raspberry
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small, sweet, red or black edible fruit produced by a shrub of the genus Rubus, used in various culinary dishes.
Example Sentences
"I made a delicious raspberry pie from fresh berries."
"Raspberry bushes thrive in sunny areas of the garden."
"The smoothie had a vibrant color thanks to the fresh raspberries."
V
verb
To perform a rasping sound or imitate one.
Example Sentences
"He raspberried at the end of the joke to emphasize the punchline."
"The kids began to raspberry to show their disapproval."
"She raspberried playfully, making everyone laugh."