Meaning of lingonberry in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlɪŋənˌbɛri/

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  1. Noun

    lingonberry

    Etymology

    1950s: from Swedish lingon‘cowberry’+ berry

    Definitions

    1. low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries
  2. 2. tart red berries similar to American cranberries but smaller

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