perianth

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils

Etymology

From French périanthe, from New Latin perianthium.

In classic literature

Synonyms

chlamys, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
covering, plant organ
Narrower (hyponyms)
falls

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