noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of various plants in the genus Physalis and their fruits
2. 2
   Prunus fruticosa

Etymology

From ground + cherry.

Related phrases

Cape gooseberryCarpenter's groundcherryChihuahuan groundcherryInca berryMexican groundcherry – tomatilloMexican tomatoMissouri groundcherryPeruvian groundcherryVirginia groundcherryWalter's groundcherryWright groundcherrybroad-leaved groundcherry

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