Definition of raspberry

raspberrynoun

dâu rừng

/ˈrɑːzbəri//ˈræzberi/

The origin of the word "raspberry" is a subject of debate among linguists, but the most popular theory suggests that it comes from an Old English term "hreasera phrutu," meaning "reddish fruit" or "pleasant-tasting fruit." Another theory suggests that the word "raspberry" may have originated from the French word "raspeau," meaning "a pointing stick used by a judge to mark Exhibit A," due to the juicy flesh of the fruit that remained after the seeds were removed resembling the pulp on a judge's rasp. However, this theory is less widely accepted. The Latin name for raspberries, Rubus idaeus, is thought to have been coined due to the presumed place of origin of the plant in the Caucasus Mountains, known as Mount Idaeus. Ultimately, the exact origin of the word "raspberry" may never be fully confirmed, but it's fascinating to explore the various theories that have been put forth over time.

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type danh từ
meaningquả mâm xôi
meaning(thực vật học) cây mâm xôi
meaning(từ lóng) tiếng "ồ" , tiếng tặc lưỡi; cái bĩu môi; sự trề môi, sự nhún vai (để tó ý ghét, chế nhạo, chống đối)
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a small, dark red soft fruit that grows on bushes

một loại quả nhỏ, mềm màu đỏ sẫm mọc trên bụi cây

Example:
  • raspberry jam

    mứt mâm xôi

  • I bought a punnet of fresh raspberries.

    Tôi đã mua một hộp quả mâm xôi tươi.

  • rows of raspberry canes

    hàng mía mâm xôi

a rude sound made by sticking out the tongue and blowing

một âm thanh thô lỗ được tạo ra bằng cách lè lưỡi và thổi

Example:
  • to blow a raspberry at somebody

    thổi quả mâm xôi vào ai đó

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