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bilberry
bil·ber·ry B0246100 (bĭl′bĕr′ē)n.1. a. A low-growing deciduous shrub (Vaccinium myrtillus) of the heath family native to Eurasia and western North America, having edible bluish-black berries borne singly or in pairs, used for making jams, jellies, and juice and for medicinal purposes.b. Any of several similar plants of the genus Vaccinium.2. The fruit of any of these plants.
[bil-, probably of Scandinavian origin; see bhel- in Indo-European roots + berry.]bilberry (ˈbɪlbərɪ) n, pl -ries1. (Plants) any of several ericaceous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium, having edible blue or blackish berries. See also blueberry2. (Plants) a. the fruit of any of these plantsb. (as modifier): bilberry pie. [C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish böllebær, from bölle bilberry + bær berry]bil•ber•ry (ˈbɪlˌbɛr i, -bə ri)
n., pl. -ries. 1. a low-growing blueberry shrub, Vaccinium myrtillus, common on heaths of Great Britain and N Europe. 2. its blue-black berry. Also called whortleberry. [1570–80] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  bilberry - erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berriesblaeberry, Viccinium myrtillus, whinberry, whortleberryEuropean blueberry, whortleberry, bilberry - blue-black berries similar to American blueberriesblueberry, blueberry bush - any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries | | 2. | bilberry - erect blueberry of western United States having solitary flowers and somewhat sour berriesmountain blue berry, thin-leaved bilberry, Viccinium membranaceumblueberry, blueberry bush - any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries | | 3. |  bilberry - blue-black berries similar to American blueberriesEuropean blueberry, whortleberryberry - any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preservesbilberry, blaeberry, Viccinium myrtillus, whinberry, whortleberry - erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries |
Translationsbilberry (ˈbilbəri) – plural bilberries – noun a dark-blue berry; the bush it grows on. 越橘 越桔bilberry
bilberry1. any of several ericaceous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium, having edible blue or blackish berries 2. a. the fruit of any of these plants b. (as modifier): #5bilberry pie  bilberry bilberrySimilar to blueberries. Ripe blueberries are white or light green inside, while bilberries and huckleberries are red or purple throughout. Bilberries are most often found singularly or in pairs, while blueberries are most often found in clusters. High in vitamin C and bioflavonoidswhich helps keep connective tissues healthy and strengthens small blood vessels and capillaries, factors that keep skin youthful. Lowers blood pressure. GREAT FOR EYES- increases rhodopsin which helps night blindness. It protects against macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Also has a strong effect on lowering blood sugar. Very astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory. Dried berry and leaf tea used for diarrhea, diabetes, dysentery, diuretic, scurvy (vitamin C deficiency), mouth inflammations, stop bleeding, arthritis, hardening of arteries, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, rebuilding connective tissue (skin, wrinkles).bilberrysymbol for falsehood. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 172]See: Deceitbilberry
bilberry (bĭl′bĕr′ē)n.1. a. A low-growing deciduous shrub (Vaccinium myrtillus) of the heath family native to Eurasia and western North America, having edible bluish-black berries borne singly or in pairs, used for making jams, jellies, and juice and for medicinal purposes.b. Any of several similar plants of the genus Vaccinium.2. The fruit of any of these plants.bilberry Herbal medicine
A shrub, the berries of which contain anthocyanosides; bilberry is said to prevent atherosclerosis, and has been used internally for eye problems (cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, myopia, night blindness, diabetes) and GI complaints (colic, constipation, diarrhoea, hypertension), and externally for burns, haemorrhoids, dermatitis, spider nevi and varicose veins.bil·ber·ry (bil'ber-ē) Agent derived from dried fruit of Vaccinum myrtillus; studies suggest value in cardiovascular disease; also used to treat optic disorders; anecdotal reports claimuse improved vision.
Synonym(s): European blueberry, huckleberry, whortleberry. bilberry
Related to bilberry: lutein, eyebrightSynonyms for bilberrynoun erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berriesSynonyms- blaeberry
- Viccinium myrtillus
- whinberry
- whortleberry
Related Words- European blueberry
- whortleberry
- bilberry
- blueberry
- blueberry bush
noun erect blueberry of western United States having solitary flowers and somewhat sour berriesSynonyms- mountain blue berry
- thin-leaved bilberry
- Viccinium membranaceum
Related Wordsnoun blue-black berries similar to American blueberriesSynonyms- European blueberry
- whortleberry
Related Words- berry
- bilberry
- blaeberry
- Viccinium myrtillus
- whinberry
- whortleberry
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