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physalis
- /ˈfɪsəlɪs/
- /ˈfaɪsəlɪs/
- /faɪˈseɪlɪs/
Where it comes from
From New Latin Physalis, coined by Linnaeus from Ancient Greek φυσαλλίς (phusallís, “bladder, wind instrument”), from φυσιόω (phusióō, “to puff up, blow up”), φυσώ (phusṓ).
noun physalises
- Any plant of the genus Physalis.
- Fruit of such a plant, a yellow-orange berry, typically firm in texture with a mild, refreshing acidity. ‘I going cook with them physalis for weeks.’
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noun plant of the genus Physalis
| Español | uchuva |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 燈籠果屬 /灯笼果属 dēnglongguǒshǔ, 洋酸漿屬 /洋酸浆属 yángsuānjiāngshǔ |
| Português | fisális |
| Français | coqueret, physalis |
| Deutsch | Blasenkirsche, Judenkirsche, Physalis |
| Română | physalis |
noun fruit of such a plant
| Português | fisális |
|---|---|
| Français | cerise de terre |
| Deutsch | Kapstachelbeere, Physalis |
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title = {physalis},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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