Cranberry Tree (Noun)
Meaning 1
Deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub with clusters of white flowers and small bright red berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cranberry tree was a staple in the garden of our cottage in the countryside, attracting birds and pollinators alike with its clusters of small white blooms.
- As we walked through the nature reserve, we stumbled upon a dense thicket of cranberry trees, their bright red berries a pop of color against the autumnal foliage.
- The gardener carefully pruned the cranberry tree to encourage bushy growth and prevent it from becoming too leggy.
- In the mornings, the dew would cling to the delicate white flowers of the cranberry tree, giving them a soft, ethereal appearance.
- The small bright red berries of the cranberry tree were a favorite snack of the local bird population, who would flit between the branches in search of a sweet treat.
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Meaning 2
Deciduous North American shrub or small tree having three-lobed leaves and red berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.