strawberry
|straw-ber-ry|
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/ˈstrɔːˌbɛri/
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/ˈstrɔːbəri/
sweet red fruit with seeds on surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'strawberry' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'streawberige,' where 'streaw' meant 'straw' and 'berige' meant 'berry.'
Historical Evolution
'streawberige' changed from Old English to Middle English 'strawbery,' and eventually became the modern English word 'strawberry.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the fruit, and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, red, sweet fruit with tiny seeds on its surface, commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts.
She picked a ripe strawberry from the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 16:02