gooseberry (Meaning)
gooseberry (n)
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
gooseberry (a.)
Any thorny shrub of the genus Ribes; also, the edible berries of such shrub. There are several species, of which Ribes Grossularia is the one commonly cultivated.
A silly person; a goose cap.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gooseberry
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gooseberry Sentence Examples
- The gooseberry bush was heavy with plump, emerald-green fruit.
- Mary made a refreshing gooseberry pie for the summer gathering.
- The children skipped through the meadow, munching on juicy gooseberries.
- The tartness of the gooseberries balanced out the sweetness of the sugar in the jam.
- The elderly gardener shared his secret recipe for perfect gooseberry fool.
- The tart flavor of the gooseberry chutney complemented the rich lamb dish.
- The gooseberry bushes were a haven for bees, humming with their activity.
- The air was filled with the sweet-sour scent of ripe gooseberries.
- The unruly gooseberry vines needed regular pruning to maintain their shape.
- The gooseberry's botanical name, "Ribes grossularia," is indicative of its Ribes genus and the national fruit of Yorkshire.
FAQs About the word gooseberry
spiny Eurasian shrub having greenish purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries, currant-like berry used primarily in jams and jelliesAn
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The gooseberry bush was heavy with plump, emerald-green fruit.
Mary made a refreshing gooseberry pie for the summer gathering.
The children skipped through the meadow, munching on juicy gooseberries.
The tartness of the gooseberries balanced out the sweetness of the sugar in the jam.
