Definition

A type of plant that grows close to the ground and produces small, yellowish fruit that can be eaten. It is found in cold northern areas of North America and Europe.

Example

We picked cloudberries in the forest during our summer hike.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a cloudberry?

No, I haven't! What do they taste like?

They're sweet and a bit tart, really unique.

Sounds delicious! I’d love to find some.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cloudberry → The word 'cloudberry' is formed from 'cloud' (from Old English 'clud', meaning a hill or rock) and 'berry' (from Old English 'berie', meaning a small fruit). The term refers to a type of berry that grows in high, often cloudy, regions, resembling the environment where clouds are found.

Memory Tip

Imagine a berry that grows on hills or rocky areas where clouds are often seen — that's how you can remember that a cloudberry is a fruit found in such places.

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