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tomatillo

Pronunciation: /ˌtɒməˈtɪləʊ, -ˈtiːjəʊ, -ˈtiːljəʊ/
Definition of tomatillo

noun (plural tomatillos)

  • 1an edible purple or yellow fruit which is chiefly used for sauces and preserves.
  • 2the Mexican plant, related to the Cape gooseberry, which bears the tomatillo.
    • Physalis philadelphica, family Solanaceae

Origin:

early 20th century: from Spanish, diminutive of tomate 'tomato'

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