What is "strawberry"

Strawberry \Straw"ber*ry\, n. [AS. stre['a]wberige; stre['a]w straw + berie berry; perhaps from the resemblance of the runners of the plant to straws.] (Bot.) A fragrant edible berry, of a delicious taste and commonly of a red color, the fruit of a plant of the genus Fragaria, of which there are many varieties. Also, the plant bearing the fruit. The common American strawberry is Fragaria virginiana; the European, F. vesca. There are also other less common species. Strawberry bass. (Zo["o]l.) See Calico bass, under Calico. Strawberry blite. (Bot.) See under Blite. Strawberry borer (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of insects whose larv[ae] burrow in the crown or roots of the strawberry vine. Especially:

1. The root borer ( Anarsia lineatella), a very small dark gray moth whose larv[ae] burrow both in the larger roots and crown, often doing great damage.

2. The crown borer ( Tyloderma fragari[ae]), a small brown weevil whose larva burrows in the crown and kills the plant. Strawberry bush (Bot.), an American shrub ( Euonymus Americanus), a kind of spindle tree having crimson pods and the seeds covered with a scarlet aril. Strawberry crab (Zo["o]l.), a small European spider crab ( Eurynome aspera); -- so called because the back is covered with pink tubercles. Strawberry fish (Zo["o]l.), the amadavat. Strawberry geranium (Bot.), a kind of saxifrage ( Saxifraga sarmentosa) having reniform leaves, and producing long runners like those of the strawberry. Strawberry leaf.

   1. The leaf of the strawberry.

   2. The symbol of the rank or estate of a duke, because the ducal coronet is twined with strawberry leaves. ``The strawberry leaves on her chariot panels are engraved on her ladyship's heart.'' --Thackeray. Strawberry-leaf roller (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of moths whose larv[ae] roll up, and feed upon, the leaves of the strawberry vine; especially, Phoxopteris fragari[ae], and Eccopsis permundana. Strawberry moth (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of moth whose larv[ae] feed on the strawberry vines; as:

      1. The smeared dagger ( Apatela oblinita), whose large hairy larva is velvety black with two rows of bright yellow spots on each side.

      2. A geometrid ( Angerona crocataria) which is yellow with dusky spots on the wings. Called also currant moth.

         Strawberry pear (Bot.), the red ovoid fruit of a West Indian plant of the genus Cereus ( C. triangularia). It has a sweetish flavor, and is slightly acid, pleasant, and cooling. Also, the plant bearing the fruit.

         Strawberry sawfly (Zo["o]l.), a small black sawfly ( Emphytus maculatus) whose larva eats the leaves of the strawberry vine.

         Strawberry tomato. (Bot.) See Alkekengi.

         Strawberry tree. (Bot.) See Arbutus.

         Strawberry vine (Bot.), the plant which yields the strawberry.

         Strawberry worm (Zo["o]l.), the larva of any moth which feeds on the strawberry vine.

Old English streawberige, streaberie; see straw + berry. There is no corresponding compound in other Germanic languages; the reason for the name is uncertain, but perhaps it is in reference to the tiny chaff-like external seeds which cover the fruit. A cognate Old English name was eorðberge "earth-berry" (compare Modern German erdbeere). As a color adjective from 1670s. Strawberry blonde is attested from 1884. Strawberry mark (1847) so called for its resemblance.

a. 1 Containing or having the flavor of strawberries. 2 Flavored with ethyl methylphenylglycidate, an artificial compound which is said to resemble the taste of strawberries. 3 Of a red colour. n. 1 The juicy, usually red, edible fruit of certain plants of the genus ''Fragaria''. 2 Any plant of the genus ''Fragaria'' (that bears such fruit). 3 (colour) A dark pinkish red color, like that of the fruit; strawberry red. 4 (context rare English) Something resembling a strawberry, especially a reddish bruise or birthmark.

1. n. sweet fleshy red fruit

2. any of various low perennial herbs with many runners and bearing white flowers followed by edible fruits having many small achenes scattered on the surface of an enlarged red pulpy berry

3. a soft red birthmark [syn: strawberry mark, hemangioma simplex]

Strawberry is commonly the cultivated garden strawberry, Fragaria × ananassa.

Strawberry or Strawberries may also refer to:

• Fragaria, the strawberry genus, or any of its species
• Mock strawberry, the plant Potentilla indica

Strawberry was a bus operator founded in 2009 and was initially based in St Helens, Merseyside.

Strawberry, the fourth studio album by Wussy, was released in November 2011. The label, Shake It Records, released the album on CD format in limited cities in 2011 with a national release in February 2012 and a vinyl edition planned for Record Store Day 2012.

"Strawberry" is a song co-written, produced and performed by Nicole Renée, issued as the lead single from her eponymous debut album. The chorus of the song compares a relationship to strawberries: "sometimes you're bitter, sometimes you're sweet". The song contains a sample of "Paradise" by Grover Washington Jr., and it was Renée's only song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #83 in 1998.

Strawberry is a 2015 Indian Tamil horror comedy film written and directed by Pa. Vijay, who also played the lead role in it. The cast includes Samuthirakani, Robo Shankar, Thambi Ramaiah, Avani Modi and Yuvina Parthavi. The soundtrack was composed by Taj Noor. The film released in theatres on 11 September 2015.

The garden strawberry (or simply strawberry; Fragaria × ananassa) is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus Fragaria (collectively known as the strawberries). It is cultivated worldwide for its fruit. The fruit (which is not a botanical berry, but an aggregate accessory fruit) is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in such prepared foods as preserves, fruit juice, pies, ice creams, milkshakes, and chocolates. Artificial strawberry flavorings and aromas are also widely used in many products like lip gloss, candy, hand sanitizers, perfume, and many others.

The garden strawberry was first bred in Brittany, France, in the 1750s via a cross of Fragaria virginiana from eastern North America and Fragaria chiloensis, which was brought from Chile by Amédée-François Frézier in 1714. Cultivars of Fragaria × ananassa have replaced, in commercial production, the woodland strawberry ( Fragaria vesca), which was the first strawberry species cultivated in the early 17th century.

Technically, the strawberry is an aggregate accessory fruit, meaning that the fleshy part is derived not from the plant's ovaries but from the receptacle that holds the ovaries. Each apparent "seed" ( achene) on the outside of the fruit is actually one of the ovaries of the flower, with a seed inside it.

Strawberry was a Canadian indie pop group formed on Prince Edward Island in 1993.

Vocalist Deirdre Smith, guitarist Scott Garratt, and bassist Brian Arsenault comprised the foundation of the band. Other members, at various times, included Mike MacDougall, Pat Deighan, Craig MacPherson, Jon King, Roger Carter, Kieran Macnamara and Simon Moore.

In 1994, they released a split-7" single with Plumtree on Cinnamon Toast Records.

In 1996, the band signed to Janken Pon/Cargo Records. The label released Strawberry's Into the Sky 7" single that year.

No Records released the band's only full-length album, Brokeheart Audio, in 1998. Two cassette only albums were self-released, Strawberry (1993) and Beached (1995).

Deirdre Smith also recorded and performed as a guest vocalist with Shalabi Effect, appearing on their self-titled debut. "On The Bowery", Smith's contribution to the album, was described by Mark Richard-San of Pitchfork Media as "outstanding".

Smith was subsequently a member of Valley of the Giants who released a self-titled album on Arts&Crafts in 2004.

References

• [ All Music Guide] entry for Strawberry
• Montreal Mirror review of Brokeheart Audio CD
• 1 Earshot! Canadian National Music Charts (February 1999)
• Pitchfork Media review of Shalabi Effect self-titled CD (June 2000)

Category:Musical groups established in 1993 Category:Canadian indie pop groups Category:Musical groups from Prince Edward Island