apple of Peru
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of apple of Peru
An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
Example Sentences
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This plant is also called "mad-apple," "apple of Peru," and "Devil's apple."
From The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits by Parsons, Mary Elizabeth
The fruits of Physalis are apparently kept dry in a manner similar to the apple of Peru, although when first mature they are soft and juicy, considerably like a ripe tomato.
From Seed Dispersal by Beal, W. J. (William James)
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