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wolfberry

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Wolfberry (noun) means any flowering shrub of the genus Lycium, especially Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense. Example: “Wolfberry bushes are often grown as a hardy hedging plant.”

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Any flowering shrub of the genus Lycium, especially Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense.

"Wolfberry bushes are often grown as a hardy hedging plant."

"The farm grows several rows of wolfberry for its fruit."

The small red berry of this plant, also widely known as the goji berry.

"She added dried wolfberries to her porridge."

"Wolfberries are often sold dried alongside other health foods."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA wolfberry is the shrub, or the small red berry it produces, that most people know as the goji berry.

When to use it

Goji berry is the more common name in everyday food contexts, while wolfberry is used more in botanical or traditional contexts.

Memory tip

If a recipe or shop label says goji berry, it is referring to exactly the same fruit as a wolfberry.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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_____ bushes are often grown as a hardy hedging plant.

Etymology

Wolfberry is formed simply from wolf and berry.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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boxthorn matrimony vine desert-thorn goji goji berry

Rhymes for wolfberry

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Frequently asked questions

Is wolfberry the same as goji berry?

Yes, wolfberry is another name for the goji berry, the fruit of the Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense plant.

What plant does the wolfberry come from?

It comes from shrubs in the genus Lycium, most commonly Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense.

Can you eat wolfberries raw?

Wolfberries, better known as goji berries, are commonly eaten dried, though the plant's berries can also be used fresh in cooking.

What is the meaning of wolfberry?

"wolfberry" (noun) means any flowering shrub of the genus Lycium, especially Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense.