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Definition of Miltomate
1. Noun. Mexican annual naturalized in eastern North America having yellow to purple edible fruit resembling small tomatoes.
Exact synonyms: Jamberry, Physalis Philadelphica, Purple Ground Cherry, Tomatillo
Generic synonyms: Ground Cherry, Husk Tomato
Generic synonyms: Ground Cherry, Husk Tomato
Lexicographical Neighbors of Miltomate
Literary usage of Miltomate
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. American Anthropologist by American Anthropological Association (1902)
"miltomate,' a plant with much small fruit, used as a vegetable, like tomatoes.
Pom, roast; (2) any gum, etc., burnt as incense. Pop, mat, woven of straw. ..."
2. Material zur Sprache von Comalapa in Guatemala by Jakob Schoembs (1905)
"Sie gingen miltomate sammeln auf einem Acker der Aecker der San ... gingen (auch)
dorthin, um miltomate zu pflücken. Sie ergriffen sie, (und) sie kamen in ..."
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