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downy ground cherry

 

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Noun downy ground cherry has 1 sense
  1. downy ground cherry, strawberry tomato, Physalis pubescens - decorative American annual having round fleshy yellow berries enclosed in a bladderlike husk
    --1 is a kind of ground cherry, husk tomato

Definitions from the Web

Term: Downy Ground Cherry

Definition:

A downy ground cherry refers to a small, herbaceous plant belonging to the nightshade family, native to North and Central America. It produces round, yellowish fruits enclosed in a papery husk. The plant has velvety, soft leaves and grows close to the ground.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Adjective

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A small, yellow fruit encased in a delicate papery husk, produced by the downy ground cherry plant.

Example sentence: The downy ground cherry has a unique sweet and tangy flavor, making it a delightful addition to pies and jams.


2. The downy ground cherry plant itself.

Example sentence: The downy ground cherry in my garden is flourishing and producing abundant fruit this year.

Adjective:

1. Describing something as soft, velvety, or having a texture similar to a downy ground cherry.

Example sentence: The bedspread was made of luxurious fabric, giving it a downy ground cherry feel.


2. Having characteristics or qualities associated with the downy ground cherry plant or its fruit.

Example sentence: The downy ground cherry aroma filled the kitchen as the pie baked to perfection.

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