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Cranberry (Noun)

Any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries.

Nouns denoting plants.

The cranberry bush is native to northern North America, thriving in the region's cool, damp climate.
Cranberry shrubs are commonly found in bogs and marshy areas, where they can obtain the necessary nutrients for growth.
Careful pruning is essential to promote healthy growth in cranberry plants.
The wet, acidic soil of the peat bog provided an ideal environment for the cranberry bushes to flourish.
Many commercial cranberry farms maintain nurseries to propagate new shrubs for planting in the bogs.

Very tart red berry used for sauce or juice.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Cranberries are often used in sauces and juices to give them a tart flavor.
She added fresh cranberries to her homemade muffin batter for extra flavor and nutrition.
Cranberry sauce is a traditional accompaniment to roasted turkey in many North American households.
The juice was a mixture of pineapple, orange, and cranberry, packed with antioxidants.
Dried cranberries were sprinkled on top of the granola to add a sweet and tangy flavor.