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partridgeberry

par·tridge·ber·ry [ prtrij bèrree ] (plural par·tridge·ber·ries)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. berry of partridgeberry plant: the scarlet relatively tasteless berry of a trailing plant

2. evergreen plant: a trailing evergreen plant with rounded leaves that bears partridgeberries. Flowers: small, white, fragrant. Native to: eastern North America.  Latin name Mitchella repens.

[Early 18th century. Because partridges eat the berries]
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