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berrying

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Ber·ry  (b-r)
A historical region and former province of central France. Purchased by the French crown in 1101, it became an independent duchy in 1360 and reverted to the crown in 1601.

Ber·ry  (br), Charles Edward Anderson Known as "Chuck." Born 1926.
American guitarist, singer, and songwriter considered among the earliest and most influential rock 'n' roll performers.

ber·ry  (br)
n. pl. ber·ries
1. Botany An indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary and having the whole wall fleshy, such as the grape or tomato.
2. A small, juicy, fleshy fruit, such as a blackberry or raspberry, regardless of its botanical structure.
3. Any of various seeds or kernels, as of dried wheat.
4. The small, dark egg of certain crustaceans or fishes.
intr.v. ber·ried, ber·ry·ing, ber·ries
1. To hunt for or gather berries: went berrying in July.
2. To bear or produce berries.

[Middle English berye, from Old English berie; see bh-1 in Indo-European roots.]
Translations
berrying
nBeerensammeln nt; to go berryingBeeren sammeln gehen


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