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lingonberry

Syllabification: (ling·on·ber·ry)
Pronunciation: /ˈliNGənˌberē/
Definition of lingonberry

noun (plural lingonberries)

  • another term for the mountain cranberry, especially in Scandinavia, where the berries are much used in cooking.

Origin:

1950s: from Swedish lingon 'mountain cranberry' + berry

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