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

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras