blaeberry en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbleɪb(ə)ɹi/
Etymology
From Middle English bloberi; equivalent to blae (“bluish gray”) + berry. Piecewise doublet of blueberry.
Meanings
- (Northern-England, Scotland, dialectal) The bilberry, Vaccinium myrtillus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bleaberry | alternative | lexicographic | |
| blaeberries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |