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Physalis

Physalis

See also: physalis

Translingual

Physalis pubescens flower

Wikispecies

Proper noun

Physalis f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Solanaceae groundcherries, including some called gooseberries and Chinese lantern.

Hypernyms

Hyponyms

physalis

physalis

See also: Physalis

English

Wikispecies

Noun

physalis (plural physalises)

  1. Any plant of the genus Physalis.
  2. The fruit of such a plant, typically firm in texture with a mild, refreshing acidity.

Translations


Latin

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φυσαλλίς (phusallís, bladder)

Adjective

physalis

  1. (New Latin) bladder (attributive)

Usage notes

  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.