Definition

Noun 1. A low evergreen shrub with small purple flowers and black berry-like fruit: A type of hardy, creeping plant belonging to the genus Empetrum, commonly found in northern and alpine regions. It produces small, dark berries.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The barren landscape was dotted with patches of crowberry.
  • Birds often feed on the dark fruits of the crowberry in late summer.

Advanced Usage

• Ecological Role: The crowberry is a keystone species in some tundra and heathland ecosystems, providing crucial ground cover and food for wildlife.
  • The resilience of the crowberry makes it vital for preventing soil erosion in harsh climates.

Variants and Related Words

• Crowberries (n): The plural form, referring to multiple plants or, more commonly, the collective fruit.
  • We gathered a handful of tart crowberries.

Synonyms

• Black-berried heath: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its habitat and fruit color.
• Crakeberry: A regional or archaic variant of the name.

Different Meanings

Note: "Crowberry" is a specific botanical term with no significant alternative common meanings. It consistently refers to the plant *Empetrum and its fruit.*

Idioms

There are no common idioms specifically using the word "crowberry".

Phrasal Verbs

There are no phrasal verbs associated with the noun "crowberry".

Noun

1. a low evergreen shrub with small purple flowers and black berrylike fruit