physalis
physalis · physalises
Physalis, Blasenkirsche, Judenkirsche, Kapstachelbeere
Any plant of the genus PhysalisAny plant of the genus Physalis.
/ˈfɪsəlɪs/
Meaning
2 sensesAny plant of the genus Physalis.
Blasenkirsche, Judenkirsche, Physalis
Fruit of such a plant, a yellow-orange berry, typically firm in texture with a mild, refreshing acidity.
Kapstachelbeere, Physalis
More definitions
- ground cherries
Translations
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By meaning 2
plant of the genus Physalis:
fruit of such a plant:
Origin
From New Latin Physalis, coined by Linnaeus from Ancient Greek φυσαλλίς (phusallís, “bladdFrom New Latin Physalis, coined by Linnaeus from Ancient Greek φυσαλλίς (phusallís, “bladder, wind instrument”), from φυσιόω (phusióō, “to puff up, blow up”), φυσώ (phusṓ).
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Forms
plural: physalises| Singular | physalis |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- ground cherries:genus Physalis
See also
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