perianth
perianth · perianths
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The sterile parts of a flowerThe sterile parts of a flower; collectively, the sepals and petals (or tepals).
Meaning
2 sensesThe sterile parts of a flower; collectively, the sepals and petals (or tepals).
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The sterile, tubelike tissue that surrounds the female reproductive structure in a leafy liverwort.
More definitions
- collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils
Translations
7 languagesУкраїнська
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sterile parts of a flower:
Русский
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sterile parts of a flower:
Origin
From French périanthe, from New Latin perianthium.From French périanthe, from New Latin perianthium.
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Forms
plural: perianthsSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils:chlamysfloral envelopeperigoneperigonium