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Definition of Candleberry
1. Noun. Deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with grey-green wax-coated berries.
Exact synonyms: Bayberry, Myrica Pensylvanica, Swamp Candleberry, Waxberry
Generic synonyms: Wax Myrtle
Generic synonyms: Wax Myrtle
Definition of Candleberry
1. Noun. Common name of the plants in the genus ''Myrica'', containing about 35-50 species of small trees and shrubs in the family ''Myricaceae'', order ''Fagales'', with a wide distribution, including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. ¹
2. Noun. The fruit of plants in the genus ''Myrica''. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Candleberry
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