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Word: Gooseberry
Speech Type: Noun
mid 16th century: the first element perhaps from goose, or perhaps based on Old French groseille, altered because of an unexplained association with the bird
ˈɡʊzb(ə)ri
a round edible yellowish-green or reddish berry with a thin translucent hairy skin.
Short Definition:round edible yellowish-green or reddish berry with thin translucent hairy skin
the thorny European shrub which bears gooseberries.
Short Definition:thorny European shrub which bears gooseberries
a third person in the company of two people, especially lovers, who would prefer to be alone
Short Definition:third person in company of two people who would prefer to be alone
Examples:- they didn't want me playing gooseberry on their first date
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