Etymology

peridium

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Today it means: The outer layer that covers the spore-bearing organ in many fungi. Full definition →

Ancient Greek πηρίδιον
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromπηρίδιον“little pouch”
  2. English todayperidium

A New Latin form of Ancient Greek πηρίδιον (pērídion, “little pouch”).

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