n. 1. a North American deciduous shrub (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) cultivated for its abundant clusters of coral-red berrylike fruits. Syn. -- Indian currant, Symphoricarpos orbiculatus. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. shrub (Ardisia crenata) with coral-red berries; it is found from Japan to northern India. Syn. -- spiceberry, Ardisia crenata. [ WordNet 1.5 ]