FRAUGHAN Definition and Meaning | Collins English Dictionary

Definition of Fraughan

Fraughan — a term derived from Irish, referring to a small wild berry similar to the whortleberry or bilberry.

Meanings

  1. An Irish word for whortleberry.
  2. A name used for whortleberry itself.
  3. Also called huckleberry or, in some dialects, hurt.

Origin

The word originates from the Irish language, where it historically described the native wild berries found in Irish uplands and moors.

"Fraughan" has long been part of Irish rural life, often associated with traditional harvest seasons and folklore.

Cultural Note

Fraughans are typically gathered during late summer and used in preserves, desserts, or traditional seasonal celebrations in Ireland.


Author’s summary: The word "fraughan" comes from Irish and means a wild berry akin to a whortleberry or huckleberry, often tied to rural Irish traditions.

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