Barbados gooseberry n 1: West Indian woody climber with spiny stems and numerous fragrant white flowers in panicles followed by small yellow to orange fruits [syn: {Barbados gooseberry}, {Barbados- gooseberry vine}, {Pereskia aculeata}] 2: small yellow to orange fruit of the Barbados gooseberry cactus used in desserts and preserves and jellies [syn: {Barbados gooseberry}, {blade apple}]