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单词 mossberry
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Definition of mossberry in English:

mossberry

noun ˈmɒsˌbɛriˈmɒsb(ə)ri
  • Any of various small berries growing on marshy ground or in mossy areas; specifically (a) a species of cranberry, Vaccinium oxycoccos, or its fruit; (b) North American regional (Alaska and Canadian) the crowberry, Empetrum nigrum, or its fruit.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Ray (1627–1705), naturalist and theologian. From moss + berry.

Definition of mossberry in US English:

mossberry

noun
  • Any of various small berries growing on marshy ground or in mossy areas; specifically (a) a species of cranberry, Vaccinium oxycoccos, or its fruit; (b) North American regional (Alaska and Canadian) the crowberry, Empetrum nigrum, or its fruit.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Ray (1627–1705), naturalist and theologian. From moss + berry.

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