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checkerberry

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛkəbɛri/
Definition of checkerberry

noun (plural checkerberries)

  • a creeping evergreen North American shrub of the heather family, with spiny scented leaves and waxy white flowers. Also called wintergreen.
    • Gaultheria procumbens, family Ericaceae
  • the edible red fruit of the checkerberry plant.

Origin:

late 18th century: from checkers or chequers 'berries of the service tree' (so named from their colour) + berry

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Definition of checkerberry in the US English dictionary
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