PHYSALIS

Physalis, genus Physalis

(noun) ground cherries

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

physalis (plural physalises)

Any plant of the genus Physalis.

The fruit of such a plant, typically firm in texture with a mild, refreshing acidity.

Hyponyms: cape gooseberry, goldenberry, tomatillo

Anagrams

• Hayslips

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

12 November 2024

PLANTAIN

(noun) any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally


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