Strawberries
- Pronunciation
- /STRRAW-ber-eez/
- Category
- Agriculture
- Singular
- Strawberry
- Plural
- Strawberries
Definition
A fruit produced by the plant Fragaria spp., commonly consumed as a sweet treat and a source of vitamin C, folic acid, and antioxidants.
Etymology
From Old English 'streawberige', referring to the straw-like runners of the plant.
Example
Strawberry crops are grown in temperate regions worldwide.