blackberry
blackberry
Noun
pl: blackberries
The botanical term refers to a compound fruit consisting of many tiny drupelets. It carries a connotation of wild, rustic foraging and is often associated with brambles and thorny hedges. In a technological context, the term refers to a specific legacy brand of mobile devices. This usage is now largely historical, evoking the era of corporate productivity and the transition from physical QWERTY keyboards to touchscreens.