noun
or ma·dro·ne or ma·dro·no məˈdrōnə
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish & Mexican Spanish madroño
1. : a plant of the genus Arbutus:
a. : an evergreen tree or shrub ( A. menziesii ) of the Pacific coast of No. America that has a smooth bark and thick shining leaves and edible red berries
b. : a tree or shrub ( A. xalapensis ) of the Mexican border
2. : dagame
3. : strawberry tree 1