blueberry
n.a small, round, blue or purple fruit that grows on a bush. It is sweet and often used in muffins or pancakes.
n.a small, edible, glaucous-blue berry produced by various species of the genus Vaccinium. Used in the singular for individual fruits and in the plural or as a quantity in culinary contexts.
“I like to put a fresh blueberry on top of my yogurt.”
“The recipe calls for a cup of frozen blueberries, but fresh ones work better if they are in season.”
“Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, the blueberry has transitioned from a wild-foraged seasonal treat to a staple of the global health-food market.”
Commonly used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'blueberry muffin' or 'blueberry pie'.
From blue + berry.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.