winterberry

[ win-ter-ber-ee ]

/ ˈwɪn tərˌbɛr i /

any of several North American hollies of the genus Ilex, having red berries that are persistent through the winter.

Origin of winterberry

First recorded in 1750–60; winter + berry

It was into this cage that the body of Mr. Winterberry was to be put to make a public holiday for yokels!

Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective |Ellis Parker Butler
“They certainly deserve it, abducting a nice little gentleman like Mr. Winterberry,” said Mrs. Garthwaite.

Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective |Ellis Parker Butler
At the very next stop made by the circus a strong, heavy-fisted woman entered the side-show and dragged Mr. Winterberry away.

Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective |Ellis Parker Butler