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Webster 1913 Edition


Peridium


Pe-rid′i-um

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Noun.
;
pl.
Peridia
(#)
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[NL., fr. Gr.
περί
about + [GREEK], a dim. ending.]
(Bot.)
The envelope or coat of certain fungi, such as the puffballs and earthstars.

Definition 2024


peridium

peridium

English

Noun

peridium (plural peridia)

  1. (botany) The outer layer that covers the spore-bearing organ in many fungi