Physalis
- noun
- /ˈfaɪsəlɪs/
- Specialized
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Physalis
- Many people enjoy the tart flavor of Physalis in jams and desserts.
Examples
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The Physalis plant thrives in warm climates.
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The bright orange fruit of the Physalis stands out against the green leaves.
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The garden was filled with Physalis plants, their fruits hanging in delicate lantern-like husks.
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Have you ever tried Physalis fruits?
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The fruit of physalis, often called ground cherry, is sweet when fully ripe and can be eaten fresh.
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In summer, we enjoy making pies with physalis that we harvested from the garden.
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The physalis plant thrives in sunny areas and produces small fruits surrounded by a delicate husk.
Synonyms
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A small plant that makes edible berries inside a thin paper husk
Compounds
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A garden plant with bright orange, papery husks that look like small lanterns
- Specialized
A plant grown for its small edible orange-yellow fruits called Cape gooseberry or goldenberry
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A small Mexican plant that makes edible green or yellow fruits like small tomatoes
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A one-year plant with round yellow berries inside a paper-like husk, often grown for decoration or fruit
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A beach plant that grows from Virginia to South America with greenish yellow flowers and yellow or orange berries
Surface Forms
Etymology
Physalis comes from the Greek physalis and the root physa, meaning 'bladder' or 'air-filled pouch', because the small fruit sits inside a thin, papery husk like a tiny lantern. So the name helps you remember the edible berry is 'in a little pouch'.