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manzanita

man·za·nita

US/ˌmɑn.zəˈniː.tə/ uncommon

noun

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evergreen tree of the Pacific coast of North America having glossy leathery leaves and orange-red edible berries; wood used for furniture and bark for tanning

Origin

Borrowed from Spanish manzanita, so named because the fruits look like little apples.

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