English word berry comes from Proto-Indo-European *bʰes-, and later Proto-Germanic *basją (Berry; a small fruit, of any one of many varieties.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *bʰes- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to rub off, grind, sprinkle |
| *basją | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Berry; a small fruit, of any one of many varieties. |
| beriġe | Old English (ang) | |
| berye | Middle English (enm) | |
| berry | English (en) | (botany) A soft fruit which develops from a single ovary and contains seeds not encased in pits.. A coffee bean.. A small succulent fruit, of any one of many varieties.. One of the ova or eggs of a fish. To bear or produce berries.. To pick berries. |