GOOSEBERRY


Meaning of GOOSEBERRY in English

■ noun ( plural gooseberries )

1》 a round edible yellowish-green or reddish berry with a thin translucent hairy skin.

2》 the thorny European shrub which bears gooseberries. [ Ribes grossularia .]

3》 Brit. informal a third person in the company of two people, especially lovers, who would prefer to be alone.

Origin

C16: the first element perh. from goose , or perh. based on OFr. groseille .

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