Meaning of the word tomatillo in English

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tomatillo

US /ˌtoʊ.məˈtiː.joʊ/
UK /ˌtɒm.əˈtiː.əʊ/
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Noun

a small, green, spherical fruit, native to Mexico, that is enclosed in a papery husk and used especially in Latin American cuisine.

Example:
We used fresh tomatillos to make a vibrant salsa verde.
The papery husk of the tomatillo is removed before cooking.