Any of several West African berries which when chewed have the property of making sour or salty things taste sweet; specifically the fruit of Synsepalum dulcificum (family Sapotaceae).
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of miraculous berry in US English:
miraculous berry
noun
Any of several West African berries which when chewed have the property of making sour or salty things taste sweet; specifically the fruit of Synsepalum dulcificum (family Sapotaceae).