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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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does gooseberry mean?
spiny Eurasian shrub having greenish purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries currant-like berry used primarily in jams and jellies
What part of speech is gooseberry?
Gooseberry is a noun.
How many definitions does gooseberry have?
Gooseberry has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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