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perianth

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrɪanθ/
Definition of perianth

noun

Botany
  • the outer part of a flower, consisting of the calyx (sepals) and corolla (petals).

Origin:

early 18th century: from French périanthe, from modern Latin perianthium, from Greek peri 'around' + anthos 'flower'

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