tomatillo
noun
to·ma·til·lo
ˌtō-mə-ˈtē-(ˌ)yō 
-ˈtēl-(ˌ)yō
-ˈtēl-(ˌ)yō
plural tomatillos
: the small round yellow, purplish, and especially pale green edible sticky fruit of a Mexican ground-cherry (Physalis philadelphica synonym P. ixocarpa)
also
: the plant that bears tomatillos
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Roasting fresh chile peppers, onions, and garlic gives the salsa a deep, smoky flavor, while tomatillos and lime keep it bright and tangy.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Tomato, pepper, eggplant and tomatillo are all susceptible to the same suite of soil pathogens.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Roasted chiles and bright tomatillos make this salsa a fiesta favorite.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
The chef creates some kind of magic with simple ingredients like roasted corn and tomatillo.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Tomato, pepper, eggplant and tomatillo are all susceptible to the same suite of soil pathogens.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Roasted chiles and bright tomatillos make this salsa a fiesta favorite.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
The chef creates some kind of magic with simple ingredients like roasted corn and tomatillo.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tomatillo
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“Tomatillo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tomatillo. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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