Heathberry
[heeth-ber-ee, -buh-ree] /ˈhiθˌbɛr i, -bə ri/
noun, plural heathberries.
1.
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2.
any berry found on heaths, especially the bilberry.
/ˈhiːθˌbɛrɪ/
noun (pl) -ries
1.
any of various plants that have berry-like fruits and grow on heaths, such as the bilberry and crowberry
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