Gooseberry Definition & Meaning

gooseberry
noun
  1. spiny Eurasian shrub having greenish purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries
  2. currant-like berry used primarily in jams and jellies

"Gooseberry" in song lyrics

See how gooseberry is used in real songs:

  • "dreaming aboutchinese gooseberry"
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Usage tips for "gooseberry"

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