physalis

/ (faɪˈseɪlɪs) /

Word Origin for physalis

New Latin, from Greek physallis a bladder (from the form of the calyx)

The Poha (Physalis edulis) is a quick growing shrub bearing a berry that makes excellent jelly and jam.

The Hawaiian Islands |The Department of Foreign Affairs
The physalis is also known as the ground-cherry or husk-tomato.

The Vegetable Garden |Anonymous
There are a large number of varieties of the physalis, and the fruits vary in size and color.

The Vegetable Garden |Anonymous
Egg plants, tomatoes and peppers grew upon the European husk tomato or alkekengi (Physalis Alkekengi).

Scientific American Supplement, No. 795, March 28, 1891 |Various

For example, take the Physalis alkekengi, a member of the Nightshade family or Solanace.

Everyday Objects |W. H. Davenport Adams

physalis

[ fĭs′ə-lĭs ]

A vacuole in a giant cell of certain malignant neoplasms, such as chondromas.