gooseberry

noun

Etymology: From goose + berry. It is possible that the first element was originally something related to the gros- of French groseille and/or the kruis- of Dutch kruisbes but has been altered by folk etymology.

1. A fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.

   “We had a good haul of gooseberries from our bushes this year.”

2. Any other plant or fruit in the subgenus Grossularia, distinguished from currants by bearing spines, including Ribes hirtellum (American gooseberry).
3. Any of several other plants that are not closely related but bear fruit in some way similar:
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6. Any of several other plants that are not closely related but bear fruit in some way similar:
7. Any of several other plants that are not closely related but bear fruit in some way similar:
8. Any of several other plants that are not closely related but bear fruit in some way similar:
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12. Any of several other plants that are not closely related but bear fruit in some way similar:
13. Any of several other plants that are not closely related but bear fruit in some way similar:
14. A chaperone.
15. An additional person who is neither necessary nor wanted in a given situation.

    “Robert and Susan were so in love with each other that nobody could go near them without feeling like a gooseberry.”

    “"But," said Philippa dolefully, "if I go I'll have to be gooseberry, and that will be a new experience for Philippa Gordon."”

16. A fool.
17. A fantastic story; a tall tale; a hoax.
18. A testicle.