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The exact reason is not known but many expect that it is a corruption of the old german, french or dutch names for the plant. However, it is also likely that it was just named "gooseberry" and not actually a corruption of another word. Many plants have been named after animals for no apparent reason such as fox grapes and buffaloberries.
according to wikipedia
The first part of the word has been usually treated as an etymological corruption either of the Dutch word Kruisbezieor the allied German Krausbeere, or of the earlier forms of the French groseille. Alternatively the word has been connected to the Middle high German krus (curl, crisped), in Latin as grossularia. However, the New English Dictionary takes the obvious derivation from goose and berry as probable; the grounds on which plants and fruits have received names associating them with animals are so often inexplicable, that the inappropriateness in the meaning does not necessarily give good grounds for believing that the word is an etymological corruption.
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What is gooseberries called in Telugu?
In Telugu gooseberry's called as 'usirikai'.
Gooseberries as theme for Gooseberries by Anton Chekov?
Gooseberries stand for unreachable dreams.
Is kiwifruit from New Zealand?
No they were originally from china and called Chinese gooseberries.
What eats gooseberries?
Lots of people eat gooseberries.
Can you freeze gooseberries?
Yes, gooseberries can be frozen. The gooseberries can be frozen in a freezer bag or in a freezer safe container.
Are gooseberries safe to eat?
Yes. Gooseberries are very edible.
Can gooseberries kill you?
No.
When do gooseberries fruit which months?
Gooseberries fruit in late summer or early autumn depending on the climate.
Is there a symbolism on the Gooseberries by Anton Chekhov?
The gooseberries symbolize the goals and fulfillment in life, specifically to Nikolai.
What do pixie ys eat?
Pixies eat blueberries and gooseberries Pixies eat blueberries and gooseberries
Are gooseberries really grapes?
No they are not.
How many seeds does a gooseberry have?
Gooseberries are native to Brazil and Chile. Gooseberries are a very hearty fruit that can grow in many soil types and will survive in different regions of the world. Gooseberries do not have any seeds.
