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

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

1. The calyx and corolla of a flower, especially where the two are similar. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perianth

periacinal
periadenitis
periadenitis mucosa necrotica recurrens
periadventitial
periagua
periaguas
periaktoi
periaktos
perialpine
perialveolar wiring
perianal
perianal abscess
perianal odouriferous glands
periangiocholitis
periangitis
perianth (current term)
perianthia
perianthium
perianths
periaortic
periaortitis
periapex
periapical
periapical abscess
periapical cemental dysplasia
periapical curettage
periapical cyst
periapical diseases
periapical granuloma
periapical osteofibrosis

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