gooseberry

Definition of gooseberry

Nouns

spiny Eurasian shrub having greenish purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries
Synonyms:
Ribes grossularia, Ribes uva-crispa, gooseberry bush
Type of:
bush, shrub
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
currant-like berry used primarily in jams and jellies
Type of:
currant
any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams

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