whinberry

[US]/ˈwɪn.bər.i/
[UK]/ˈwɪn.ber.i/

Translation

n.A small, dark blue or black edible berry that grows on a shrub (Vaccinium myrtillus) in heathland areas; also called bilberry or blaeberry.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

wild whinberries

pick whinberries

whinberry jam

whinberry pie

whinberry bush

whinberry season

sweet whinberries

whinberry wine

whinberry picking

fresh whinberries

Example Sentences

the hikers discovered a patch of wild whinberry growing near the mountain trail.

my grandmother makes the most delicious whinberry jam every autumn.

we spent the afternoon whinberry picking in the forest clearing.

the whinberry pie cooling on the windowsill smelled absolutely divine.

a fresh whinberry sauce complemented the roasted duck perfectly.

children often return from their walks with whinberry stains on their fingers.

the local bakery is famous for its buttery whinberry muffins.

during medieval times, monks cultivated whinberry bushes in monastery gardens.

the chef drizzled a tart whinberry reduction over the venison.

traditional whinberry wine is a specialty of this mountainous region.

whinberry shrubs provide important habitat for many forest birds.

fresh whinberries are available at the farmers' market from july through september.

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