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Arbutus is a type of flowering plant.

Arbutus fruits are used to make jams, beverages, and liqueurs (such as the Portuguese medronho, a type of strong brandy, or Albanian raki). In folk medicine, the plant has been used for antiseptic, astringent, intoxicant, rheumatism, and tonic purposes.

Personal experiences with the name Arbutus

My husband's grandmother was named Arbutus. Her nickname was Bootie, but she mostly went by her middle name.

The Pacific Madrona (a tree in the Arbutus family) has beautiful dark red and spring green bark.

My sister's name is Arbutus. Her nickname was Arby.

Nicknames for Arbutus

Beauty, Arby

Meanings and history of the name Arbutus

Arbutus was originally a Latin name for an evergreen flowering plant also known as a strawberry tree or cain apple (it bears red, edible fruits).

Famous real-life people named Arbutus

Arbutus in song, story & screen

Arbutus Records, a Montreal-based record label