Dictionary

ground–cherry

noun ground–cher·ry \ˈgran(d)-ˈcher-ē\

Definition of GROUND-CHERRY

:  any of various chiefly New World herbs (genus Physalis) of the nightshade family with pulpy fruits in papery husks; also :  the fruit of the ground-cherry
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of GROUND-CHERRY

1807

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: ground circuitPrevious Word in the Dictionary: ground chainAll Words Near: ground-cherry
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears