Eggberries

/ˈɛɡˌbɛriz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'eggberry'; any of several plants bearing egg-shaped berries or fruits.

Etymology

Compound of 'egg' plus 'berries,' referring to fruits shaped like eggs. Various plants have received this common name for their distinctive fruit shape.

Kelly Says

Folk names based on what things look like are the oldest taxonomy—before scientists had Latin names, 'eggberries' and 'bird's eggs' told people what to expect before tasting them.

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