Jamberry (Noun)
Meaning 1
Mexican annual naturalized in eastern North America having yellow to purple edible fruit resembling small tomatoes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The jamberries grew abundantly in the eastern United States after being introduced from Mexico.
- Jamberries are often eaten fresh or used to make jams and preserves due to their sweet-tart flavor.
- In some areas, the invasive jamberry plant outcompetes native species for resources.
- Wildlife may eat the jamberry's fruit, contributing to its spread throughout eastern North America.
- Some people view jamberries as a nuisance, while others enjoy their edible fruit in the summer months.
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Meaning 2
Annual of Mexico and southern United States having edible purplish viscid fruit resembling small tomatoes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The jamun tree, also known as jamberry or black plum, produces sweet and slightly sour fruits popular in many cuisines.
- While some jamberry species produce white or green fruits, the majority of them are characterized by their deep purple color.
- Jamberry is commonly consumed as a raw fruit or used in homemade jams in many parts of the world.
- Locals love the jamberry tree for its wood and more for its delicious fruits that ripen in mid-summer.
- If you are traveling through the southern United States or Mexico, consider trying the sweet jamberry as a local delicacy.