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candleberry

Pronunciation: /ˈkandəlˌbɛri/

Definition of candleberry

noun (plural candleberries)

  • any of a number of trees or shrubs whose berries or seeds yield a wax or oil which can be used for making candles, in particular:
    • a bayberry or related North American shrub. the candlenut.

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