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Word: Tomatillo
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 20th century: from Spanish, diminutive of tomate ‘tomato’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌtɒməˈtɪl(j)əʊ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌtɒməˈtiːjəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an edible purple or yellow fruit which is chiefly used for sauces and preserves.
Short Definition:edible purple or yellow fruit
Definition:
the Mexican plant, related to the cape gooseberry, that bears the tomatillo.
Short Definition:Mexican plant that bears tomatillo
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