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alkekengi
[ al-kuh-ken-jee ]
noun
- the winter cherry plant or fruit.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of alkekengi1
1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin < Arabic al the + kākanj ground cherry < Persian
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Example Sentences
Egg plants, tomatoes and peppers grew upon the European husk tomato or alkekengi (Physalis Alkekengi).
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For example, take the Physalis alkekengi, a member of the Nightshade family or Solanace.
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