physalis

See also: Physalis

English

Wikispecies

Physalis, the fruit

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)

  1. Any plant of the genus Physalis.
  2. The fruit of such a plant, typically firm in texture with a mild, refreshing acidity.

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Latin

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φυσαλλίς (phusallís, “bladder”), from φυσιόω (phusióō, “to puff up, blow up”), φυσώ (phusṓ).

Adjective

phȳsalis

  1. (New Latin) bladder (attributive)

Usage notes
  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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