candleberry en · NOUN
Etymology
From candle + berry: the waxy coating on the fruits of several species was traditionally used to make candles.
Meanings
- Any of the plants in the genus Myrica, containing about 35-50 species of small trees and shrubs in the family Myricaceae, order Fagales, with a wide distribution, including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America.
- The fruit of plants in the genus Myrica.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| candleberries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
bay-rum · sweet gale · bayberry · wax-myrtle