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Heidelbeere

blueberry

noun HY-del-bay-re Less Common
Food & Drink Fruits

Also means

bilberry

Usage Note

Heidelbeere is feminine and is the standard word in much of Germany, while Blaubeere is a common synonym. The name links the berry to the Heide (heath) where it grows wild.

Examples

"Auf dem Pfannkuchen lagen viele frische Heidelbeeren."

Natural Translation

Many fresh blueberries lay on the pancake.

Literal Translation

On the pancake lay many fresh blueberries.

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