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Maulbeere

mulberry

noun MOWL-bay-reh Rare
Food & Drink Fruits

Usage Note

Maulbeere designates the blackberry-like fruit of the mulberry tree, available in white (weiße Maulbeere) and black varieties. The berries stain intensely and are used in jams and juices. Rare in supermarkets but found at specialty markets.

Examples

"Maulbeeren färben die Finger beim Pflücken tief lila."

Natural Translation

Mulberries stain your fingers deep purple when picking.

Literal Translation

Mulberries stain the fingers when picking deep purple.

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