Gooseberry Meaning in English
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Definition
A gooseberry is a small, round, green or reddish fruit with thin skin and a tart flavor, often used in desserts or preserves.
Usage & Nuances
Gooseberry is mainly used to refer to the fruit, but in British English it can also informally mean 'a person who feels like a third wheel.' Not the same as 'currant' or 'amla' (though 'gooseberry' can sometimes refer to 'amla' in Indian English). Often appears as 'gooseberry bush' or in the expression 'play gooseberry.'
Example Sentences
I picked a gooseberry from the garden.
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Gooseberries can be eaten raw or cooked in pies.
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The gooseberry has a sour taste.
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Have you ever tried homemade gooseberry jam?
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Be careful, the gooseberry bush has sharp thorns!
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I felt like a gooseberry when they went on a date and asked me to come along.
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