lingonberry
/ˈlɪŋɡənˌbɛri/
noun
- A small, tart red berry that grows on low evergreen shrubs in northern regions, often used in jams, sauces, and desserts.
- We picked lingonberries in the forest and made a sauce to go with meatballs.
- Lingonberry jam is a popular topping for pancakes in Scandinavia.
- The tart flavor of lingonberry pairs well with sweet dishes.
- The shrub that produces these berries, Vaccinium vitis-idaea.
- The lingonberry is a low-growing evergreen shrub with small leaves.
- We planted a lingonberry bush in the garden last spring.
- Lingonberry plants grow well in acidic soil and cold climates.