noun
lingonberry
LING-guhn-be-ree
Lingonberry (noun) means a lingonberry is a low, berry-bearing shrub, Vaccinium vitis-idaea, native to cool temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Example: “Lingonberry grows wild in forests across Scandinavia.”
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A lingonberry is a low, berry-bearing shrub, Vaccinium vitis-idaea, native to cool temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
"Lingonberry grows wild in forests across Scandinavia."
"We picked lingonberry along the edge of the woods."
"Lingonberry spreads low along the ground rather than growing tall."
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A lingonberry is also the small red berry produced by this shrub.
"The pancakes were served with a spoonful of lingonberry jam."
"She stirred sugar into the fresh lingonberries."
"Lingonberries have a sharp, slightly bitter taste."
How to use lingonberry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lingonberry is a small tart red berry from a low shrub, popular in Nordic cooking.
When to use it
Lingonberry is a neutral, everyday word, most familiar through Nordic food and cooking.
Memory tip
Lingonberry is often served as a jam alongside savoury dishes, not just as a sweet fruit.
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Common pairings
lingonberry jam
lingonberry sauce
a handful of lingonberries
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_____ grows wild in forests across Scandinavia.
Etymology
Lingonberry combines the Swedish word lingon, meaning cowberry, with the English word berry.
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What is a lingonberry?
A lingonberry is a small red berry, or the low shrub it grows on, native to cool northern regions.
What does lingonberry taste like?
It has a sharp, tart flavour, often used in jams and sauces.
Is lingonberry the same as cranberry?
They are related but different plants; lingonberry is sometimes compared to cranberry because of its tart taste and similar uses.
What is the meaning of lingonberry?
"lingonberry" (noun) means a lingonberry is a low, berry-bearing shrub, Vaccinium vitis-idaea, native to cool temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
