Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chinese gooseberry

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.53 in modern English

Syllables: chi-ne-se -goose-ber-ry
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The fruit of the carambola tree, Averrhoa carambola.

noun

Kiwifruit, the edible berry of certain vines of the genus Actinidia, especially Actinidia deliciosa and Actinidia chinensis.

noun

The plant of the genus Actinidia that bears this fruit.

Example Sentences

"The Chinese gooseberry, (which fruit here grows on a tree, instead of a shrub)."
"The Chinese gooseberry is over three inches long, and, when cut through, its section forms a perfect star."
"The Carambola, also called Chinese Gooseberry or star fruit, is one of the most exotically-shaped fruits."
"Pavlova, that well intentioned Australian dessert (named after a Russian ballerina), all set about with passion-fruit pips and Chinese gooseberries (oh, all right, Kiwi fruit), can be a sumptuous affair if it is made with care and consideration."

Etymology

From Chinese, as the tree is native to central and eastern China, + gooseberry, from superficial resemblance to the fruit.

Inflected Forms

Chinese gooseberries (plural)

Synonyms

carambola star fruit kiwi kiwi fruit kiwi vine actinidia chinensis actinidia deliciosa

Questions

What does chinese gooseberry mean?: The fruit of the carambola tree, Averrhoa carambola.
Where does chinese gooseberry come from?: From Chinese, as the tree is native to central and eastern China, + gooseberry, from superficial resemblance to the fruit.

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