madroña

(mə-drōˈnyə) also ma·dro·ño (-drōˈnyō) or ma·dro·ne (-drōˈnə)

noun 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.

Origin:

Origin: American Spanish

Origin: , from Spanish madroño, strawberry tree

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