myrtille

Definitions of myrtille
  1. noun
    erect blueberry of western United States having solitary flowers and somewhat sour berries
  2. noun
    any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries
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    type of:
    arbrisseau, buisson
    a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
  3. noun
    any of various dark-fruited as distinguished from blue-fruited blueberries
  4. noun
    erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries
  5. noun
    any of several shrubs of the genus Gaylussacia bearing small berries resembling blueberries
    synonyms: airelle
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    type of:
    arbrisseau, buisson
    a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
  6. noun
    blue-black berries similar to American blueberries
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    type of:
    baie
    any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
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