physalis

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.

Anagrams

• Hayslips

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.