perigynium

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Synonyms: perigonium, perimysium, perigynous, peridinium, perigynia, perinium, perigynies, perizonium

Antonyms: perigonium, perimysium, perigynous, peridinium, perigynia, perinium, perigynies, perizonium

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|botany}} A [[specialized]] [[sheath]]-like [[bract]] that surrounds the [[ovary]] or [[fruit]] of some flowering plants, especially those in the family {{taxfmt|Cyperaceae|family}} ([[sedge]]s); [[utricle]].

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