Giddyberry

/ˈɡɪdibɛri/ noun

Definition

A type of berry or fruit, possibly one that produces giddiness or dizziness when consumed.

Etymology

From giddy plus berry, likely a folk or colloquial name for a plant that causes dizziness or intoxicating effects when eaten.

Kelly Says

Folk plant names often describe the effect the plant has—a 'giddyberry' would be something that makes you dizzy when you eat it, which is how people remembered which wild plants were safe or dangerous.

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