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Another name is the Chinese Gooseberry.
Charley Lowe
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∙ 15y agoThe kiwifruit was originally known as the Chinese Gooseberry and renamed in the mid-20th century as the Melonette. This failed to attract public attention, so it was eventually renamed the kiwifruit.
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∙ 10y ago"Chinese Gooseberry" and "Melonette" have both been historical names for Kiwifruit. Today kiwifruit is sometimes shortened to Kiwi in some countries.
goose berries. Kiwi fruit is a very recent marketing ploy.
* Macaque peach
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* Wood berry
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∙ 13y agoWiki User
∙ 14y agoKiwifruit were first known as Chinese Gooseberries. They are also called just 'kiwi' in areas of no significant contact or knowledge of either the kiwi or New Zealand.
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∙ 16y agoAnother name is the Chinese Gooseberry.
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∙ 12y agoChinese gooseberry
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