gooseberry

noun

goose·ber·ry ˈgüs-ˌber-ē

ˈgüz-,

-b(ə-)rē,

chiefly British ˈgu̇z-

: the acid usually prickly fruit of any of several shrubs (genus Ribes, especially R. hirtellum of the U.S. and R. uva-crispa of Europe) grouped especially formerly in the saxifrage family but now often placed in a separate family (Grossulariaceae, the gooseberry family)

: a shrub bearing gooseberries

: currant sense 2

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Key Ingredients: Retinol, vitamin C, wild gooseberry extract Best For: Aging, dry, and uneven skin types will benefit most from the cream’s smoothing, hydrating, and brightening properties. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024 Tasting notes on a few current releases of Robert Mondavi wines: Fumé Blanc Reserve To Kalon 2022 - Classic aromas of gooseberry and melon, with appealing notes of papaya. —

Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 Crisp aromas of lime, gooseberries, kiwi fruit, mandarins and grapefruit. —

Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 Zinging semi acrid aromas of limes and gooseberries and white plums here. —

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