alpine strawberry

noun

: a variety (Fragaria vesca monophylla) of the wood strawberry with unifoliolate leaves

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of alpine strawberry was in 1765

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“Alpine strawberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alpine%20strawberry. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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