madroña

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ma·dro·ña (m

-dr

) also ma·dro·ño (-dr

) or ma·dro·ne (-dr

)

n. pl. ma·dro·ñas also ma·dro·ños or ma·dro·nes

An evergreen tree (Arbutus menziesii) native to Pacific North America, having leathery, glossy leaves, white urn-shaped flowers, and orange or red edible berries. The wood has been used for making furniture and the bark for tanning.

[American Spanish, from Spanish madroño, strawberry tree.]

madroña [məˈdrəʊnjə], madroño [məˈdrəʊnjəʊ], madrone [məˈdrəʊnə]

n pl -ñas, -ños, -nes

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) an ericaceous North American evergreen tree or shrub, Arbutus menziesii, with white flowers and red berry-like fruits See also strawberry tree

[from Spanish]

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