Strawberries

/ˈstrɔːbɛriz/ noun

Definition

Red, juicy fruits with seeds on the outside, botanically not true berries but aggregate accessory fruits.

Etymology

From Old English streawberige, literally 'straw berry,' possibly from the straw-like runners the plant sends out, or from the practice of laying straw around the plants.

Kelly Says

Strawberries are among the few fruits that wear their seeds on the outside rather than inside, making them botanically fascinating 'false fruits.' A single strawberry can have 200-300 seeds, each technically a separate fruit!

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