coralberry

coralberry
coralberry coralberry n. 1. a North American deciduous shrub ({Symphoricarpos orbiculatus}) cultivated for its abundant clusters of coral-red berrylike fruits.

Syn: Indian currant, {Symphoricarpos orbiculatus}. [WordNet 1.5]

2. shrub ({Ardisia crenata}) with coral-red berries; it is found from Japan to northern India.

Syn: spiceberry, {Ardisia crenata}. [WordNet 1.5]


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  • coralberry — /kawr euhl ber ee, kor /, n., pl. coralberries. See Indian currant. [1855 60, Amer.; CORAL + BERRY] * * * …   Universalium

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  • coralberry — noun 1. North American deciduous shrub cultivated for it abundant clusters of coral red berrylike fruits • Syn: ↑Indian currant, ↑Symphoricarpos orbiculatus • Hypernyms: ↑shrub, ↑bush • Member Holonyms: ↑Symphoricarpos, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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