Chinese gooseberry
Americannoun
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a climbing shrub, Actinidia chinensis, native to China and cultivated commercially in New Zealand for its edible fruit.
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kiwi.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Chinese gooseberry
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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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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