Definition

A type of berry that is a mix between a loganberry and a youngberry, known for its tart flavor and elongated shape, commonly found on the west coast of the United States.

Example

I made a delicious pie using fresh olallieberries from the farmer's market.

Conversation

Have you ever tried an olallieberry?

No, I haven't! What do they taste like?

They have a really unique tart flavor, kind of like a mix of blackberry and raspberry.

That sounds delicious! I'll have to look for them next time.

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Root Explanation

Olallieberry is a hybrid fruit name derived from the combination of "olallie" (from the Chinook Jargon word *olallie*, meaning berry) and "berry" (from Old English *berie*, meaning a small fruit). The word refers to a type of berry that is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry.

Memory Tip

Think of the Chinook word for berry, 'olallie', combined with 'berry' to remember that an olallieberry is a type of berry.

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