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manzanita

manˊza-ni′ta

(mănˊzȧ-nē′tȧ)
,
Noun.
[Sp., dim. of
manzana
an apple.]
(Bot.)
A name given to several species of
Arctostaphylos
, but mostly to
Arctostaphylos glauca
and
Arctostaphylos pungens
, shrubs of California, Oregon, etc., with reddish smooth bark, ovate or oval coriaceous evergreen leaves, and bearing clusters of red berries, which are said to be a favorite food of the grizzly bear.

Definition 2024

manzanita

manzanita

English

Noun

manzanita ‎(plural manzanitas)

  1. Any evergreen shrub or tree of the genus Arctostaphylos, especially Arctostaphylos manzanita, having smooth red or orange bark and stiff, twisting branches.
    • 1920, Peter B. Kyne, The Understanding Heart, Chapter VIII
      The horse groaned and started his running walk down the trail; Uncle Charley pursued him, breaking a twig off a manzanita bush and handing it up to Monica, who flailed the sorry brute across the shoulders and rump.

Spanish

Etymology

manzana +‎ -ita

Noun

manzanita f ‎(plural manzanitas)

  1. diminutive of manzana

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