perianth
the envelope of a flower, whether calyx or corolla or both.
Origin of perianth
1Other words from perianth
- per·i·an·thi·al, adjective
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How to use perianth in a sentence
The perianth, when present at all, consists of two or four scale-like parts, and the stamens correspond in number with these.
The Sea Shore | William S. FurneauxThe perianth is deeply divided, and the stamens are inserted in its base, opposite the divisions.
The Sea Shore | William S. FurneauxThe segments of the perianth are very narrow and sharp, and the seeds are enclosed in a loose testa.
The Sea Shore | William S. FurneauxThe male flowers grow in catkins, each arising from a scaly bract, and have a green perianth.
The Sea Shore | William S. Furneauxperianth, per′i-anth, n. the floral envelope where the calyx and corolla are not easily distinguished.
British Dictionary definitions for perianth
/ (ˈpɛrɪˌænθ) /
the outer part of a flower, consisting of the calyx and corolla
Origin of perianth
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Scientific definitions for perianth
[ pĕr′ē-ănth′ ]
The sepals and petals of a flower considered together.
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