Definition of Bearberry

1. Noun. Shrubby tree of the Pacific coast of the United States; yields cascara sagrada.


2. Noun. Deciduous shrub of southeastern and central United States.
Exact synonyms: Ilex Decidua, Possum Haw, Winterberry
Generic synonyms: Holly

3. Noun. Chiefly evergreen subshrubs of northern to Arctic areas.

Definition of Bearberry

1. n. A trailing plant of the heath family (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), having leaves which are tonic and astringent, and glossy red berries of which bears are said to be fond.

Definition of Bearberry

1. [n -BERRIES]

Medical Definition of Bearberry

1. A trailing plant of the heath family (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), having leaves which are tonic and astringent, and glossy red berries of which bears are said to be fond. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bearberry

bear's-paw
bear's-paw fern
bear's breech
bear's breeches
bear's ear
bear's foot
bear's grape
bearabilities
bearability
bearable
bearably
bearbaiting
bearbaitings
bearberries
bearberry (current term)
bearberry (current term)
bearberry willow
bearbind
bearbine
bearbines
bearcat
bearcats
beard
beard
bearded
bearded
beardedness
beardednesses
bearded darnel
bearded iris

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