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christmasberry

/ˈkrɪs.məsˌbɛr.i/

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noun

/ˈkrɪs.məsˌbɛr.i/C1formalamericanscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее колючий вечнозелёный кустарник, произрастающий на юго-востоке США, с раскидистыми ветвями, синими или сиреневыми цветами и красными ягодами.

A noun referring to a spiny evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, characterized by spreading branches, blue or mauve flowers, and red berries.

proper noun

  1. C1formalamerican

    A spiny evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, with spreading branches, blue or mauve flowers, and red berries.

    ruКолючий вечнозелёный кустарник

    • The Christmasberry shrub is often found in coastal areas of the southeastern US.
    • Its red berries appear in late autumn, giving the plant its festive name.
    • Gardeners sometimes use Christmasberry as a decorative hedge plant.

    Synonymschristmas berry

  2. C1formalamerican

    An ornamental evergreen treelike shrub from the Pacific coast of the United States, featuring large white flowers and red berrylike fruits.

    ruРождественская ягода

    • The Christmasberry tree is a popular ornamental plant in Pacific coast gardens.
    • Its large white blossoms contrast beautifully with the red berries.
    • This species is often placed in the genus Photinia by botanists.

    Synonymschristmas berrytoyon

Forms
  • christmasberries plural form
  • christmasberries' possessive plural form
  • christmasberry's possessive singular form