bilberry

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries
noun erect blueberry of western United States having solitary flowers and somewhat sour berries
noun blue-black berries similar to American blueberries

Probably of North Germanic origin (Danish bøllebær), from Old Norse bolli (Proto-Germanic *bullǭ) + ber.

He told the Yellow Rose he had been gathering bilberries. — Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know, Unknown
There were plenty of bilberries and elder berries, but no raspberries. — The Lilac Fairy Book, Andrew Lang
'Can you tell me where bilberries are to be found here?' — The True Story Book, Unknown

whortleberry, whinberry, blaeberry, Viccinium myrtillus

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