How did strawberries get their name strawberries?

Answer 1

Originally they were called "strewberries," because they were "strewn" across the ground. ("Strewn" means thrown about.) The name eventually evolved into "strawberries."

Also, when strawberries are growing, some people put straws around them to stop the slugs from eating the strawberries. Also, when it is winter and no strawberries are growing, people put straws over the top of the strawberry plants.

Answer 2

According to dictionary.com, the origin is uncertain.

Graham Ross (Better Homes & Gardens, Australia) says that you should use straw to mulch around strawberry plants, and that's how they got their name.

Answer 3

From the Old English streawberige, from streaw"straw" + berige "berry." Probable origin from the appearance of the outer surface; 'chaff'-like spots(?). First attested 5th. century.

Answer 4

Strawberries get their name from the Old English streawberige , from streaw "straw" + berige "berry." Probable origin from the appearance of the outer surface; 'chaff'-like spots(?). First attested 5th. century

Answer 5

No one knows for sure. The word, "Strawberry" has been in use for at least a thousand years. We do know that the name does not come from the word, "Straw", as in the part left over after wheat is harvested.

Answer 6

Strawberries may have received their name from the long-time practice of packing the delicate fruit in straw.

Answer 7

Because they have seeds and if they didn't they would be classified as a vegetable.

Answer 8

No, they got the name because there's red in the blond hair.