chokeberry
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• noun
The small, highly astringent, dark-purple or red berry produced by the chokeberry shrub, frequently processed into jams, juices, and supplements due to its exceptionally high antioxidant content.
"Raw chokeberry is often too tart to eat straight from the bush, but it makes a delicious addition to mixed fruit smoothies when slightly sweetened."
North American A hardy, deciduous shrub of the rose family (genus Aronia), native to eastern North America and widely cultivated for its ornamental foliage and clusters of small, dark fruit.
"We planted a chokeberry in the backyard because its leaves turn a brilliant red in the autumn, providing excellent seasonal color."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in North America in the 18th century from 'choke' + 'berry', referring to the extreme astringency of the raw fruits, which can cause the mouth to sharply pucker as if one were choking.
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