groser

noun

gro·​ser

ˈgrōzə(r)

plural -s

dialectal, England

: gooseberry

Word History

Etymology

modification of Middle French grosele, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch croesel besie gooseberry, German kräusel beere, German dialect (Switzerland) chrusel

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