Airel

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A small evergreen shrub of cold northern regions that bears tart red berries, also known as the cowberry or lingonberry
2. The low-growing northern plant with glossy leaves and sour red berries that is related to the blueberry family
3. A dwarf evergreen plant native to cool northern lands, producing edible scarlet berries used in jams and sauces

Etymology: Consulting the Oxford English Dictionary or Etymonline would give a verified history.

Synonyms: bilberry, whortleberry, blaeberry