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Gooseberry: meaning, definitions and examples

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gooseberry

 

[ หˆษกuหzbษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fruit type

A gooseberry is a small, edible fruit that belongs to the genus Ribes, commonly found in several varieties that can be green, yellow, or red. It grows on shrubs and is known for its tart flavor, making it popular in jams, desserts, and savory dishes.

Synonyms

berry, currant, riberry

Examples of usage

  • I made gooseberry jam for breakfast.
  • The tartness of the gooseberry pairs well with sweet desserts.
  • She picked gooseberries from the garden early in the morning.
  • Gooseberries can be used in both sweet and savory culinary applications.

Translations

Translations of the word "gooseberry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น groselha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค•เคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stachelbeere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ belimbing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะณั€ัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ agrest

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒผใ‚บใƒ™ใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท groseille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grosella

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท frenk รผzรผmรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๋ผ (ํƒ€๋ผ๋ฒ ๋ฆฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชูˆุช ุงู„ุจุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rybรญz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rรญbezฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้†‹ๆ —

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ribez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krรฆkiber

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹ะป า›ะฐั€ะฐา›ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qara xiyar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grosella

Etymology

The term 'gooseberry' dates back to the late Middle Ages and is derived from the Middle English word 'gosseberie'. This, in turn, comes from the Old French word 'groseille', which merely means 'currant'. The origins of the word reflect the fruit's tart taste, which suggests a connection to the geese that sometimes consumed the berries. The actual cultivation of gooseberries began around the 16th century in North America and Europe, where they became popular among gardeners and fruit enthusiasts. Various varieties of gooseberries were developed, some notable for their sweetness and others for their tartness. Gooseberries have been a part of the culinary tradition in Europe for centuries, often used in preserves, pies, and tarts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,540, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.