Meaning of the word groundcherry in English

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groundcherry

US /ˈɡraʊndˌtʃɛri/
UK /ˈɡraʊndˌtʃɛri/

Noun

a plant of the genus Physalis, bearing small, edible, berry-like fruits enclosed in a papery husk

Example:
The garden was full of ripe groundcherries, ready for picking.
She made a delicious jam using fresh groundcherries.