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perianth

Noun

per=i=anth

WORDNET DICTIONARY

perianth(n = noun.plant) chlamys, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium - collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils;

is a kind of cover, covering, natural covering, plant organ

is a part of bloom, blossom, flower

has parts: corolla, calyx

has particulars: falls

perianth, n. [Pref. peri- + Gr. flower: cf. F. périanthe.].

The leaves of a flower generally, especially when the calyx and corolla are not readily distinguished. [1913 Webster]

perianth, n. the outer part of a flower.

Etymology

F p{eacute}rianthe f. mod.L perianthium (as PERI- + Gk anthos flower)