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Definition of jostaberry

jostaberry

/ˈdʒoʊstəˌbɛri/
jos · ta · ber · ry
Plural:jostaberries
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jostaberry Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A dark, tart-sweet hybrid berry that is a complex cross between a blackcurrant and two species of gooseberry.

Example

"She harvested a large bowl of fresh jostaberries to make a unique, tangy summer jam."

2

The vigorous, thornless shrub of the genus Ribes that produces the jostaberry fruit, typically cultivated in temperate climates.

Example

"Because the jostaberry is resistant to many common fungal diseases, it is a popular addition to organic fruit gardens."

• Nearby Words

josephine
josephine falls
josh
jostaberry
jostle
jot
jotter

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century, derived from a portmanteau of the German words for blackcurrant ('Johannisbeere') and gooseberry ('Stachelbeere'), combined with the English word 'berry'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jostaberry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jostaberry
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