"whistleberries" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From whistle + berries, a reference to the flatulence they cause. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|whistle|berries}} whistle + berries Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} whistleberries pl (plural only)
  1. (US, slang, dated) baked beans Tags: US, dated, plural, plural-only, slang
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