The Washington Post, July 21st, 1999
Etymologists have long speculated about the origins of the gooseberry's unfortunate name and have yet to reach a decisive conclusion (aside from the moniker's absolute absurdity). One plausible theory suggests that gooseberry is actually a corruption of the French word groseille, or red currant, a relative of the berry. Truly unique and arguably exquisite in appearance, gooseberries are fragile orbs with pale veins running from top to stem, or "tail," as the British would say. Such a delicate appearance belies a mouth- puckering tartness in the more commonly found varieties. Berries range from...
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