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wolfberry

noun
wolf·​ber·​ry | \ ˈwu̇lf-ˌber-ē How to pronounce wolfberry (audio) \

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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First Known Use of wolfberry

circa 1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wolfberry was circa 1834

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