candleberry

[ kan-dl-ber-ee ]

noun

, plural can·dle·ber·ries.

1. any of several species of wax myrtle.
2. the fruit of any of these plants.
3. candlenut.

candleberry

/ ˈkændəlbərɪ /

noun

1. another name for wax myrtle

Word History and Origins

Origin of candleberry¹

An Americanism dating back to 1730–40; candle + berry