bearberry

/ˈbɛr.bɛri/

Definitions

1. noun

a low-growing shrub with red or purple berries, Ericaceae family, particularly the species Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

“The hiker picked some bearberry for her tea on the mountain trail.”

2. noun

the dark red to purple berries of the bearberry shrub

“The bear enjoyed the sweet taste of the bearberry.”

Synonyms

  • bear's grape
  • kinnikinnick
  • red bearberry

Antonyms

  • none