marionberry
noun
mar·i·on·ber·ry
ˈmer-ē-ən-ˌber-ē 
: the large black juicy fruit of a cultivar of a hybrid blackberry that originated in Oregon and is grown chiefly in the northwestern U.S.
also
: a bramble bearing marionberries
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For dessert, nothing beat the mini marionberry pies from the Long Beach Pie Lady.
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Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2025
Lauretta Jean's Pie Bakery in Portland makes the most of the short but sweet marionberry season.
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Marnie Hunter,
CNN,
6 Oct. 2022
Gabrielle’s husband, Shelby Knife, a firefighter, turned out to have a knack for making dough, while Celeste took on the marionberry filling.
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oregonlive,
30 Apr. 2021
Dessert wine and a marionberry pie from Whidbey Pies to finish.
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Dawn Davis,
Bon Appétit,
19 Mar. 2021
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Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2025
Lauretta Jean's Pie Bakery in Portland makes the most of the short but sweet marionberry season.
—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN,
6 Oct. 2022
Gabrielle’s husband, Shelby Knife, a firefighter, turned out to have a knack for making dough, while Celeste took on the marionberry filling.
—
oregonlive,
30 Apr. 2021
Dessert wine and a marionberry pie from Whidbey Pies to finish.
—
Dawn Davis,
Bon Appétit,
19 Mar. 2021
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“Marionberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marionberry. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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