Tomatillo
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌtɒm.əˈtiː.(j)əʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tomatillo is a noun meaning A plant of the nightshade family originating in Mexico, Physalis philadelphica, cultivated for its tomato-like green to green-purple fruit surrounded by a thin papery skin.
Meaning
A plant of the nightshade family originating in Mexico, Physalis philadelphica, cultivated for its tomato-like green to green-purple fruit surrounded by a thin papery skin.
Word Forms
- tomatillos
- tomatilloes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tomater, tomato, physalis, nightshade, tomacco, termater.
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