gooseberry
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/ˈɡʊzbɛri/
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/ˈɡuːzbəri/
small tart fruit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gooseberry' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'gooseberie', where 'goose' referred to the bird and 'berie' meant 'berry'.
Historical Evolution
'gooseberie' transformed into the modern English word 'gooseberry'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the fruit, but over time it also came to mean an unwanted third party in a social situation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, round, tart fruit that grows on a bush, often used in desserts and jams.
She made a delicious gooseberry pie.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 09:12