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gooseberry
noun
goose·ber·ry
ˈgüs-ˌber-ē 
ˈgüz-,
-b(ə-)rē,
chiefly British ˈgu̇z-
1
a
: the acid usually prickly fruit of any of several shrubs (genus Ribes, especially R. hirtellum of the U.S. and R. uva-crispa of Europe) grouped especially formerly in the saxifrage family but now often placed in a separate family (Grossulariaceae, the gooseberry family)
b
: a shrub bearing gooseberries
2
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Other sections grow medicinal plants, such as rose mallow used to treat digestion issues and master wort for muscle cramps; as well as produce such as wild strawberries, gooseberries; raspberries, string beans, kale, kohlrabi and carrots, as well as aromatic herbs.
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Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Includes nectarines and tangerines mid palate and a slight gooseberry finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The wine features vibrant lime, gooseberry, and passionfruit notes with a hint of herbal aromas.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
And if gooseberries are difficult to find, Rochford suggested green seedless grapes or slices of Bosc pears.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Includes nectarines and tangerines mid palate and a slight gooseberry finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The wine features vibrant lime, gooseberry, and passionfruit notes with a hint of herbal aromas.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
And if gooseberries are difficult to find, Rochford suggested green seedless grapes or slices of Bosc pears.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gooseberry
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“Gooseberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gooseberry. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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gooseberry
noun
goose·ber·ry
ˈgüs-ˌber-ē
ˈgüz-
: the acid usually prickly fruit of any of several shrubs related to the currant
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