Associations to the word «Physalis»

Wiktionary

PHYSALIS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Solanaceae   — groundcherries, including some called gooseberries and Chinese lantern.
PHYSALIS, noun. Any plant of the genus Physalis.
PHYSALIS, noun. The fruit of such a plant, typically firm in texture with a mild, refreshing acidity.
PHYSALIS ALKEKENGI, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Solanaceae., native to Eurasia from southern Europe to Japan,

Dictionary definition

PHYSALIS, noun. Ground cherries.

Wise words

Words to me were magic. You could say a word and it could conjure up all kinds of images or feelings or a chilly sensation or whatever. It was amazing to me that words had this power.
Amy Tan