shoreberry

/ˈʃɔrɪbri/ (SHOR-i-bree)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of shrub, Vaccinium cespitosis, with edible red berries that grows near the shore.

“The beachcomber picked a few shoreberries to make a sweet jam.”

2. noun

A type of beach strawberry, a common name for the coastal strawberry, Fragaria chiloensis.

“While walking along the beach, she found some ripe shoreberries for a snack.”

Synonyms

  • beach strawberry
  • coastal strawberry

Antonyms

  • desert plant