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Physalis
Physalis
See also: physalis
Translingual
Proper noun
Physalis f
- A taxonomic genus within the family Solanaceae – groundcherries, including some called gooseberries and Chinese lantern.
Hypernyms
- (genus): Plantae - kingdom; angiosperms, eudicots, core eudicots, asterids, euasterids I - clades; Solanales - order; Solanaceae - family
Hyponyms
- (genus): Physalis alkekengi - type species, Physalis pubescens - possible substitute; for species see Physalis on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
physalis
physalis
See also: Physalis
English
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.
Translations
plant of the genus Physalis
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Latin
Etymology
From Ancient Greek φυσαλλίς (phusallís, “bladder”)
Adjective
physalis
Usage notes
- Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.