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gooseberry
noun
goose·ber·ry
ˈgüs-ˌber-ē 
ˈgüz-,
-b(ə-)rē,
chiefly British ˈgu̇z-
1
a
: the acid usually prickly fruit of any of several shrubs (genus Ribes, especially R. hirtellum of the U.S. and R. uva-crispa of Europe) grouped especially formerly in the saxifrage family but now often placed in a separate family (Grossulariaceae, the gooseberry family)
b
: a shrub bearing gooseberries
2
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Try loganberries, boysenberries, or gooseberries instead, all of which will deliver a comparable amount of fiber per cup (give or take a gram or two).
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 29 May 2025
The Crying Tiger Seared Tuna features avocado salad and pickled gooseberries, while the Walnut Shrimp balances candied walnuts and walnut aioli with radish.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Rounded, buoyant, fulfilling, powerful and balanced aromas of limes, gooseberries and guavas, white pears and nectarines.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Two of the most popular entrées ordered are halibut grilled with gooseberry masala and rice dumplings in coconut milk with chicken curry.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 29 May 2025
The Crying Tiger Seared Tuna features avocado salad and pickled gooseberries, while the Walnut Shrimp balances candied walnuts and walnut aioli with radish.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Rounded, buoyant, fulfilling, powerful and balanced aromas of limes, gooseberries and guavas, white pears and nectarines.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Two of the most popular entrées ordered are halibut grilled with gooseberry masala and rice dumplings in coconut milk with chicken curry.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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“Gooseberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gooseberry. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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gooseberry
noun
goose·ber·ry
ˈgüs-ˌber-ē
ˈgüz-
: the acid usually prickly fruit of any of several shrubs related to the currant
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