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Definition of Perianth
1. Noun. Collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils.
Exact synonyms: Chlamys, Floral Envelope, Perigone, Perigonium
Generic synonyms: Cover, Covering, Natural Covering, Plant Organ
Group relationships: Bloom, Blossom, Flower
Terms within: Corolla, Calyx
Specialized synonyms: Falls
Derivative terms: Chlamydeous
Generic synonyms: Cover, Covering, Natural Covering, Plant Organ
Group relationships: Bloom, Blossom, Flower
Terms within: Corolla, Calyx
Specialized synonyms: Falls
Derivative terms: Chlamydeous
Definition of Perianth
1. n. The leaves of a flower generally, especially when the calyx and corolla are not readily distinguished.
Definition of Perianth
1. Noun. (botany) The sterile parts of a flower; collectively, the sepals and petals (or tepals). ¹
2. Noun. (context: botany bryology) The sterile, tubelike tissue that surrounds the female reproductive structure in a leafy liverwort. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Perianth
1. an outer covering of a flower [n -S]
Medical Definition of Perianth
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Perianth
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