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snowberry


Meanings
  • noun

    A small evergreen shrub or trailing plant belonging to the genus Symphoricarpos, bearing white or pink berries.

    - "The snowberry plant produces edible white berries."
    - "The snowberry shrub is commonly found in the Pacific Northwest."

Pronunciation




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Rhymes
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berry , merry
Variants
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snowberries , snowberry
Etymology
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The name snowberry comes from the fact that the berries are often found in the snow during winter.


Trivia
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  1. Snowberries are a good source of vitamin C.

  2. The berries of some snowberry species are toxic when unripe.

  3. Snowberries are also known as trailing arbutus or wineberry.


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  1. Symphoricarpos albus: A specific species of snowberry, also known as the common snowberry, which is native to North America.


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In some Native American cultures, snowberries were used for food and medicinal purposes. The berries were eaten fresh or dried, and were also used to make jams and puddings.

How to Memorize "snowberry"

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    - Imagine a small shrub with white or pink berries growing in the snow.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word snowberry with winter and berries.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word snowberry as a 'shrub with berries growing in the snow'.


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