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aronia

aronia

1 8.9
A small shrub that produces dark berries, also called chokeberry
  • noun
  • /əˈroʊniə/
  • US
translation icon : arbusto de aronia
  • I picked ripe berries from the Aronia shrub in my backyard to make jam.
  • aronia bush

We have are they snow fire Aronia.

Examples

  • I tucked the Aronia in right here and it's so pretty.

  • But I like changes, and I have personal issues with clethras, so I vote for serviceberries (better than the aronia since they are so close to the house).

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  • I would replace them either with Serviceberry (Amelanchier) or Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia).

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  • The Aronia bush produces dark berries that are rich in antioxidants.

  • Many gardeners prefer the Aronia shrub for its beautiful foliage and berries.

Synonyms

chokeberry
vsaronia
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A small bush with white flowers and dark tart berries

is the North American common name for the same shrub

Compounds

aronia berry liqueur
  • US
9.9

A strong alcoholic drink made from aronia berries with a deep color and tart taste

aronia liqueur
  • US
9.9

A strong alcoholic drink made from aronia berries with a deep color and tart taste

Surface Forms

aronia singular
aronias plural

Etymology

The word aronia comes from the plant's scientific name and is used for the shrub that produces the dark berries. Think of 'chokeberry' — the same name is used for the bush and its fruit, so aronia reminds you of the plant that gives those small, dark berries.