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perianth
CIDE DICTIONARY
perianth, n. [Pref. peri- + Gr. flower: cf. F. périanthe.].
The leaves of a flower generally, especially when the calyx and corolla are not readily distinguished. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
perianth, n. the outer part of a flower.
Etymology
F p{eacute}rianthe f. mod.L perianthium (as PERI- + Gk anthos flower)
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