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physalis

physalis

Meaning of physalis

small yellow-orange fruit enclosed in a papery husk

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British English/fɪˈzælɪs/
American English/ˌɡraʊnd ˈtʃɛri/
Russian transcription[fʲɪˈzalʲɪs]
ground cherry
physalis - физалис
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physalis with Russian translation

physalis usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы нашли физалис в саду.

We found a physalis in the garden.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она съела физалис прямо из корзины.

She ate a physalis straight from the basket.

🇺🇸US

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы нашли физалис в саду.

We found a ground cherry in the garden.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она съела физалис прямо из корзины.

She ate a ground cherry straight from the basket.

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physalis belongs to the topic "Berries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

physalisфизалис
appleяблоко
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
choppedрубленый
cookedприготовленный
frozenзамороженный

physalis synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between physalis / cape gooseberry / goldenberry / husk cherry

🇬🇧English
physalis

More scientific, botanical term; sounds like a plant/label term.

B2Often

Physalis is sold in markets under several common names.

Физалис продают на рынках под разными народными названиями.

C
🇬🇧English
cape gooseberry

Common name for the same fruit, but with a more international, market-like feel.

B2Often

Cape gooseberry is popular in desserts and salads.

Капский крыжовник популярен в десертах и салатах.

G
🇬🇧English
goldenberry

Modern market or product name; sounds more promotional and less botanical.

B2Often

Goldenberry is often used on supermarket labels.

Goldenberry часто пишут на этикетках в супермаркетах.

H
🇬🇧English
husk cherry

Descriptive name emphasizing the husk around the fruit; less standard.

B2Rarely

Husk cherry is another name for this fruit.

Husk cherry — это другое название этого плода.

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How to pronounce physalis and what this word means

physalis translation: физалис. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce physalis

/fɪˈzælɪs/

physalis translation

физалис

physalis examples

We found a physalis in the garden.

physalis transcription

/fɪˈzælɪs/, /ˌɡraʊnd ˈtʃɛri/

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physalis meaning: what does it mean?

small yellow-orange fruit enclosed in a papery husk

physalis pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

physalis is pronounced as /fɪˈzælɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

physalis definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We found a physalis in the garden. Translation: Мы нашли физалис в саду.

Is physalis part of Berries vocabulary?

Yes, physalis (ground cherry) can be learned in the Berries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is physalis part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, physalis (ground cherry) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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