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eyeberry
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
a plant, Rubus acaulis, of the northern regions; also, its fruit.
Quotations
1795
The Eye-berry grows much in the same manner as the Strawberry, and though smaller, is infinitely superior in flavour.
1821
Fine Berry, called by the Indians Eye Berry, like a Strawberry in Appearance with the Taste of a Blackberry. . . .
1900
Eyeberry is mentioned by Franklin . . . but no Latin name is given and I cannot trace it elsewhere.