candleberry

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with grey-green wax-coated berries

Etymology

From candle + berry: the waxy coating on the fruits of several species was traditionally used to make candles.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bayberry, swamp candleberry, waxberry, Myrica pensylvanica

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