1640s, American English adaptation of Low German kraanbere, from kraan "crane" (see crane (n.)) + Middle Low German bere "berry" (see berry). Perhaps so called from a resemblance b [..]

shrub with edible fruit.

There are several species of cranberry, but we're most accustomed to the large, tart ones that are native to North America. Too hard and tart to eat out of hand, cranberries must be cooked or cho [..]

A tart, ruby-red coloured berry which grows wild on shrubs throughout northern Europe and North America. High in vitamins C and D, potassium and iron they are believed to be a natural remedy for a hos [..]

(Vaccinium macrocarpon) As cranberries bounce when they’re ripe, they are also called bounceberries.  Also since their blossom resembles the neck of a sand hill crane, thus another name, “crane-berrie [..]

There are several species of cranberry, but we're most accustomed to the large, tart ones that are native to North America. Too hard and tart to eat out of hand, cranberries must be cooked or [..]

These shiny scarlet cranberries are grown in huge, sandy bogs on low, trailing vines and are imported into Jamaica. Dried cranberries are used in Jamaican baked goods or as snacks. Fresh cranberries are very high in vitamin C. T

(n) any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries(n) very tart red berry used for sauce or juice

A Plant genus in the Family Caprifoliaceae. The common name derives from its traditional use for menstrual Cramps. It is a source of viburnine, valerianic acid, vibsanin, and ursolic acid. Note that t [..]

A shrub belonging to the subgenus ''oxycoccus'' of the genus ''Vaccinium'', consisting of four species. The red berry of that shrub. *''Vaccinium erythrocarpum'' *''Vaccinium erythrocarpum'' ''or [..]