IPA: //ˈtiːˌbɛri//
KK: /ˈtibɛri/
A type of plant that produces small, red berries, often associated with a minty flavor and used in flavoring or as a natural remedy.
We picked some teaberries while hiking in the woods.
Teaberry is derived from the combination of 'tea' (from the Chinese word 't'e' meaning tea) and 'berry' (from Old English 'berie', meaning a small fruit). The word refers to a type of berry that is often associated with a tea-like flavor or aroma.
Think of 'tea' as a drink and 'berry' as a small fruit — teaberry is a berry that has a flavor reminiscent of tea.