cowberry en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈkaubəɹɪ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From cow + berry. Compare bilberry.
Meanings
- A shrub native to the cool temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere (Vaccinium vitis-idaea).
- A berry of this shrub.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cowberries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
lowbush cranberry (both) · mountain cranberry (both) · lingonberry (both) · partridgeberry (both) · foxberry (both) · red whortleberry (both)