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physalis

/ˈfaɪ.sə.lɪs/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈfaɪ.sə.lɪs/

proper noun

A noun referring to a genus of plants in the nightshade family, known for their small, edible fruits enclosed in a papery husk, often called ground cherries.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее род растений семейства паслёновых, известных своими мелкими съедобными плодами, заключёнными в бумажную оболочку, часто называемых земляной вишней.
  1. Ground cherry B1 formal

    A small, round fruit that grows inside a papery husk, often yellow or orange when ripe, with a sweet-tart flavor.

    • Physalis is often used in jams and desserts.
    • The papery husk of the physalis fruit is inedible.
    • She added fresh physalis to the fruit salad for a tangy taste.

    🇷🇺Физалис

    Synonyms: cape gooseberry

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