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Chinese gooseberry

American  

noun

  1. a climbing shrub, Actinidia chinensis, native to China and cultivated commercially in New Zealand for its edible fruit.

  2. kiwi.

Chinese gooseberry British  

noun

  1. another name for kiwi fruit

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Etymology

Origin of Chinese gooseberry

First recorded in 1920–25

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Or maybe they just have an effective rebrand, as did the kiwi — formerly called the Chinese gooseberry.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2024

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