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Definition of pichuberry

pichuberry

/ˈpiːtʃuːˌbɛri/
pi · chu · ber · ry
Plural:pichuberries
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pichuberry Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A small, smooth, yellowish-orange fruit native to the Andes Mountains of South America, which grows enclosed in a papery, lantern-like husk.

Example

"She added a handful of tart pichuberries to her morning smoothie for an extra boost of antioxidants."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Pichuberry" is primarily a modern commercial trade name used in North America to market the Physalis peruviana, otherwise widely known as the goldenberry, Cape gooseberry, or Inca berry.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 21st century as a marketing term, blending a reference to the Peruvian site 'Machu Picchu' to emphasize the fruit's Andean origins, combined with the English word 'berry'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pichuberry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pichuberry
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