cowberry

• Nom désignant un arbuste bas et persistant des régions tempérées septentrionales, qui produit de petites baies rouges acidulées ressemblant à des airelles mais plus petites.

A noun referring to a low evergreen shrub native to northern temperate regions, which produces small, tart red berries similar to but smaller than cranberries.

1. B2formal

   A low-growing evergreen shrub found in cool northern regions of Europe, Asia, and America, which produces small red berries.

   Airelle rouge

   • The cowberry shrub thrives in acidic soil and cold climates.
   • We found cowberry bushes growing wild along the mountain trail.
   • Cowberry plants are often used as ground cover in northern gardens.

   Synonymesfoxberrylingonberrymountain cranberrypartridgeberry

2. B2formalculinary

   The small, tart, red fruit of the cowberry shrub, similar in taste to cranberries but smaller.

   Airelle rouge

   • Cowberries are often used to make jams and sauces.
   • She picked a basket of cowberries for the pie.
   • The tart flavor of cowberries pairs well with game dishes.

   Synonymesfoxberrylingonberrymountain cranberrypartridgeberry