noun
lingonberry; cowberry
Refers to the plant Vaccinium vitis-idaea and its edible red berries. Common in northern regions and often used in jams and sauces.
北欧ではコケモモのジャムがよく食べられている。
Lingonberry jam is commonly eaten in Northern Europe.
秋になるとコケモモの実が赤く色づく。
In autumn, the lingonberries turn red.
The name コケモモ (苔桃) literally means 'moss peach', likely referring to the plant's low-growing habit among moss and its peach-like fruit. The exact origin is uncertain.