bilberry

/ˈbɪl.bəri/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, dark blue or purple fruit, similar to a blueberry, but often larger and more elongated, that is native to Europe and western Asia

“The hikers picked bilberries for their afternoon snack.”

2. noun

the plant that produces bilberries, a type of shrub with woody stems and dark green leaves

“The botanist studied the bilberry plant in the wild.”

3. verb

to gather or pick bilberries, often in a wild or natural setting

“We bilberried in the forest for hours, but didn’t find much fruit.”

Synonyms

  • blueberry
  • huckleberry

Antonyms

  • raspberry
  • strawberry