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