Al'ke-kēn'gi, n.

n. [Ar. al-kēkandj, a kind of resin from Herat, Fr. alkekenge, Sp. alquequenje, Pg. alquequenge, alquequenque, It. alcachengi.] (Bot.) A species of Physalis, or winter-cherry, the berries of which are acidulous and slightly bitter. London.