husk tomato

noun

1. ground cherry ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of husk tomato¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

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

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The Physalis, Husk tomato or Ground cherry is quite distinct, botanically.

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The physalis is also known as the ground-cherry or husk-tomato.

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