Chinese gooseberry

noun

: a subtropical vine (Actinidia deliciosa synonym A. chinensis of the family Actinidiaceae) that bears kiwifruit

also : kiwifruit

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Though often called a tropical fruit, kiwis—or kiwifruits—are actually native to the grasslands and forests of China and Russia where they were originally known as the Chinese gooseberry. —

Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Chinese gooseberry was in 1921

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“Chinese gooseberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chinese%20gooseberry. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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