loganberry

loganberry Definition

☆ logan·berry (lō′gən ber′ē)

noun pl. -·ries

a hybrid bramble (Rubus loganobaccus) of the rose family, developed from the blackberry and the red raspberry and extensively grown for its fruit
the highly acid, purplish-red fruit of this shrub

Etymology: after Judge J. H. Logan (1841-1928), who developed it (1881)

loganberry Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

flavor: Having said that, fruit lovers will doubtless enjoy Jindalee Shiraz 2002 ( Waitrose ) with its glassy texture and tasty loganberry flavor.

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