foxberry

[ foks-ber-ee, -buh-ree ]

noun

, plural fox·ber·ries.

1. the cowberry, Vaccinium vitis-idaea.

Word History and Origins

Origin of foxberry¹

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85; fox + berry

Example Sentences

The essences of foxberry and cinnamon are coloured with a few drops of tincture of red saunders; and the essence of lemon, with tincture of turmeric.

From Project Gutenberg

He rose and began to set the table, bringing out the smoked herring and bread and tea and foxberries with lavish hand.

From Project Gutenberg