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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Her green chile recipe calls for pork shoulder, tomatillos and Hatch green chiles along with poblanos and jalapenos.
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Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024
Where tomatillo cries with tartness, so do these apples.
—Andrea Aliseda, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
The Topo Loco Burrito costs $12 and comes stuffed with brisket, beans, elote, Fritos corn chips, hot sauce, cilantro, cheese and tomatillo crema.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Charring the tomatillos brings out a smoky-sweet flavor and enhances the bright, tart flavors of the tomatillo.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2024
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Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024
Where tomatillo cries with tartness, so do these apples.
—Andrea Aliseda, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
The Topo Loco Burrito costs $12 and comes stuffed with brisket, beans, elote, Fritos corn chips, hot sauce, cilantro, cheese and tomatillo crema.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Charring the tomatillos brings out a smoky-sweet flavor and enhances the bright, tart flavors of the tomatillo.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Tomatillo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tomatillo. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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