lingonberry

noun

ling·on·ber·ry ˈliŋ-ən-ˌber-ē

: a low-growing, evergreen shrub (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) of cooler, northern regions of North America and Europe that has leathery, oval leaves, white or light pink, bell-shaped, nodding flowers and red berries and is related to the blueberry and cranberry

also : the fruit of the lingonberry that resembles a cranberry in size and tart flavor and may be eaten raw but is often used in jams, syrups, baked goods, ice cream, juices, and wine and is sometimes pickled see mountain cranberry

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Blueberries are a type of fruit that belongs to the Ericaceae plant family – a family which also includes huckleberries, cranberries, lingonberries, and more than 4,000 species of flowering plants. —

Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 And in exchange, the forests of Finland will be there for them year after year, providing them with mushrooms and lingonberries. —

Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 The menu reflects his German culinary roots including his heirloom family recipe for schnitzel with spätzle in a lingonberry and pear sauce. —

Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024 Evenings are spent toasting lingonberry marshmallows around the campfire and sipping chai lattes. —

Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lingonberry