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
Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Chinese gooseberry was
in 1925
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