noun
- plural of nannyberry; small dark blue or black berries produced by a North American shrub or small tree (Viburnum lentago), edible and used in jams and preserves
Usage: chiefly North American; often used in plural form
Examples
- The nannyberries ripened in late summer, turning a deep purple-black color.
- She made jam from the nannyberries she picked near the forest edge.
- Nannyberries are a traditional food source for wildlife in eastern North America.
- The shrub produced abundant nannyberries after the mild winter.
- Local foragers prize nannyberries for their sweet flavor and nutritional value.