tomatillo
/ˌtoʊməˈtiːjoʊ/
noun
- A small, round, green fruit with a papery husk, used in Mexican cooking, especially for salsa verde.
- I bought a bag of tomatillos to make fresh salsa verde.
- The tomatillo looks like a small green tomato wrapped in a thin husk.
- She roasted the tomatillos with garlic and chili peppers for a smoky flavor.