Synonyms:
Cape Gooseberry, Goldenberry
Categories: Medicinal Plant
Physalis (Wiktionary)
English
Etymology
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).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfɪsəlɪs/, /ˈfaɪsəlɪs/, /faɪˈseɪlɪs/
Noun
physalis (plural physalises)
- Any plant of the genus Physalis.
- The fruit of such a plant, typically firm in texture with a mild, refreshing