alkekengi

[ al-kuh-ken-jee ]

noun

1. the winter cherry plant or fruit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of alkekengi¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin < Arabic al the + kākanj ground cherry < Persian

Example Sentences

Egg plants, tomatoes and peppers grew upon the European husk tomato or alkekengi (Physalis Alkekengi).

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For example, take the Physalis alkekengi, a member of the Nightshade family or Solanace.

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