五代同堂

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Chinese

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five
substitute; replace; generation
substitute; replace; generation; dynasty; geological era; era; age; period
 
like; same; similar
like; same; similar; together; alike; with
 
(main) hall; large room
simp. and trad.
(五代同堂)

Etymology

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The plant gained its name because its fruit has usually five tips.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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五代同堂

  1. nipplefruit (Solanum mammosum)