Whinberry (Noun)
Meaning
Erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Whinberry bushes are commonly found on heathlands in the UK, where they produce an abundance of juicy berries in the summer.
- The whinberry is a low-growing, deciduous shrub that is often difficult to distinguish from its American cousin, the blueberry.
- In late summer, whinberries are ripe and ready to eat, and are often picked by children on family outings.
- The whinberry's deep blue colour makes it a popular ingredient in jams, pies, and other sweet treats.
- Whinberries are an important food source for many animals, including birds, small mammals, and insects, in the wild.