cowberry

• Существительное, обозначающее низкий вечнозелёный кустарник, произрастающий в северных умеренных регионах, который даёт мелкие терпкие красные ягоды, похожие на клюкву, но меньшего размера.

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.

   Кустарник

   • 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.

   Синонимыfoxberrylingonberrymountain cranberrypartridgeberry

2. B2formalculinary

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

   Брусника

   • 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.

   Синонимыfoxberrylingonberrymountain cranberrypartridgeberry