perianth
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.peri·anth
noun \ˈper-ē-ˌan(t)th\Definition of PERIANTH
: the floral structure comprised of the calyx and corolla especially when the two whorls are fused — see flower illustration
See Origin of PERIANTH
New Latin perianthium, from peri- + Greek anthos flower — more at anthology
First Known Use: circa 1806
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