gooseberry

/ˌgusˈbɛri/

/ˈgusbɛri/

Other forms: gooseberries

Definitions of gooseberry

1. noun

   spiny Eurasian shrub having greenish purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries
   synonyms: Ribes grossularia, Ribes uva-crispa, gooseberry bush

   type of:

   bush, shrub

   a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
2. noun

   currant-like berry used primarily in jams and jellies
   type of:

   currant

   any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams