Meaning of perianth in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpɛriˌænθ/

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  1. Noun

    perianth

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

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

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