Spiceberry (Noun)
Meaning 1
Shrub with coral-red berries; Japan to northern India.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The spiceberry shrub grew abundantly in the humid climate of northern India, attracting birds and other wildlife with its bright coral-red berries.
- In traditional Japanese medicine, the leaves of the spiceberry plant were used to treat various ailments, while the berries were eaten fresh or used in jams.
- While walking through the forest, she stumbled upon a small spiceberry bush, its vibrant berries standing out against the dull greens and browns of the surrounding foliage.
- The spiceberry's unique combination of sweet and tart flavors made it a popular ingredient in local desserts and drinks throughout Japan.
- As the seasons changed, the spiceberry shrub transformed from a lush green to a fiery red, its coral-colored berries ripening in the autumn sun.
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Meaning 2
Spicy red berrylike fruit; source of wintergreen oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.