Raspberry is a noun referring to a small aggregate fruit with a hollow center, typically red or red-pink, composed of drupelets. It also denotes the plant bearing these berries. In everyday use, it often describes the flavor, color, or edible product, and can appear in phrases like “raspberry preserves.” The word is commonly used in culinary, botanical, and dessert contexts, and may also be a shorthand for the color or fruit-derived products.
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