perigynium

English

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Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin perigynium, from peri- +‎ Ancient Greek γῠνή (gŭnḗ, “woman”) +‎ -ium.

Pronunciation

Noun

perigynium (plural perigynia)

  1. (botany) A specialized sheath-like bract that surrounds the ovary or fruit of some flowering plants, especially those in the family Cyperaceae (sedges); utricle.
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