peziza

WORDNET DICTIONARY

peziza(n = noun.plant) genus peziza - type genus of the Pezizaceae: a variety of cup fungus;

is a kind of fungus genus

is a member of family pezizaceae, pezizaceae

peziza, n. [NL., corrupt. from L. pezica a sessile mushroom, fr. Gr. , fr. , , a foot.].

A genus of fungi embracing a great number of species, some of which are remarkable for their regular cuplike form and deep colors. [1913 Webster]