Chinese gooseberry
noun
: a subtropical vine (Actinidia deliciosa synonym A. chinensis of the family Actinidiaceae) that bears kiwifruit
also
: kiwifruit
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Though often called a tropical fruit, kiwis—or kiwifruits—are actually native to the grasslands and forests of China and Russia where they were originally known as the Chinese gooseberry.
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Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2023
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Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2023
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“Chinese gooseberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chinese%20gooseberry. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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