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

Example Sentences

Also known as the popcorn tree and candleberry tree, tallows have been planted widely since their first seeds arrived.

From Seattle Times

We took the trail the next day, savoring the topography, rich with tree heath, St. John’s wort, Azorean candleberry tree and other plant life.

From Washington Post

It shows me the candleberry, which yields scented wax.

From Washington Post

Aleurites triloba.—The candleberry tree, much cultivated in tropical countries for the sake of its nuts.

From Project Gutenberg

In the East Indies the candleberry, which contains oily seeds, has been burned for light by the natives.

From Project Gutenberg