wolfberry

noun

wolf·ber·ry | \ˈwu̇lf-ˌber-ē

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Definition of wolfberry

: a white-berried North American shrub (Symphoricarpos occidentalis) of the honeysuckle family

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Or rabbit tamales with wolfberry jam and squash salsa. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "Helio Basin Brewing Co. brings Arizona cuisine to Phoenix brewery, but fascinating menu feels out of place," 6 June 2018

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