perigonium
perigonium · perigonia
The sterile parts of a flowerThe sterile parts of a flower; collectively, the sepals and petals (or tepals); the perianth.
Meaning
3 sensesThe sterile parts of a flower; collectively, the sepals and petals (or tepals); the perianth.
The modified leaves around the antheridia in a bryophytic plant.
(dated)The wall of the sporosac in a hydroid.
More definitions
- collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils
Origin
From peri- + -gonium.From peri- + -gonium.
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Forms
plural: perigonia| Singular | perigonium |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils:perianthchlamysfloral envelopeperigone
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedperigynium
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular