physalis
/ (faɪˈseɪlɪs) /
noun
Origin of physalis
1New Latin, from Greek physallis a bladder (from the form of the calyx)
Words Nearby physalis
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How to use physalis in a sentence
The Poha (physalis edulis) is a quick growing shrub bearing a berry that makes excellent jelly and jam.
The Hawaiian Islands | The Department of Foreign AffairsEgg plants, tomatoes and peppers grew upon the European husk tomato or alkekengi (physalis Alkekengi).
We caught today a Portuguese man of war (physalis) of a very different species from those which we had taken in the Indian ocean.
The physalis, Husk tomato or Ground cherry is quite distinct, botanically.
Tomato Culture: A Practical Treatise on the Tomato | William Warner TracyThe physalis is also known as the ground-cherry or husk-tomato.
The Vegetable Garden | Anonymous
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