Definition

A type of shrub that produces small white berries and has pinkish flowers, commonly found in North America.

Example

The snowberry bush was full of white berries in the late summer.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a snowberry bush in the wild?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It has these small pinkish flowers and white berries that look really pretty.

That sounds lovely! I’d love to find one on a hike.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snowberry is formed from "snow" (from Old English "snāw", meaning frozen precipitation) and "berry" (from Old English "berie", meaning a small fruit). The word "snowberry" refers to a type of berry that is associated with snowy or cold environments, often appearing white like snow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'snow' as frozen precipitation and 'berry' as a small fruit. This helps you remember that a snowberry is a type of fruit that resembles snow.

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