An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. A small, round fruit on particular plants and trees.
   

   2. Botany: Any of various small edible fruits such as the raspberry, blackberry, and strawberry.

Etymology (EN): M.E. berye, from O.E. berie “berry, grape,” cf. M.Du. bere, Ger. Beere, O.Sax. winberi, Gothic weinabasi “grape,” Norwegian and Danish bær, of unknown origin.

Etymology (PE): Pelâr, from Hamadâni, Malâyeri pellâr, pellâra “berry, grape berry;” cf. Laki, Xonsâri palâra “raisin grape,” Aligudarzi pellâr “part of a raison grape,” of unknown origin (related to berry, as above?).