ˈberɪ n. & v. --n. (pl. -ies) 1
any small roundish
juicy fruit without a
stone. 2
Bot. a fruit
with its seeds enclosed in a
pulp (e.g. a
banana,
tomato, etc.). 3 any of
various kernels or seeds (e.g.
coffee bean etc.). 4 a fish egg or roe of a
lobster etc. --v.intr. (-ies, -ied) 1 (usu. as berrying n.) go
gathering berries. 2
form a berry; bear berries. øøberried adj. (also in comb.). [OE berie f. Gmc]