American bittersweet meaning

UK US /əˈmɛrəkən ˈbɪtɚswit/ 7 syllables

American bittersweet (noun): twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds.

Definition of American bittersweet

  1. twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds

    Synonyms: bittersweet, climbing bittersweet, false bittersweet, staff vine, waxwork, shrubby bittersweet, Celastrus scandens

    Type of: vine

How to pronounce American bittersweet

American bittersweet is pronounced /əˈmɛrəkən ˈbɪtɚswit/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.

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