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perigonium

/pɛrɪˈɡoʊniəm/ noun · British & US
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What does perigonium mean?

noun

The perigonium is a floral envelope in certain plants, especially in the family Orchidaceae. It is a modified petal or sepal that forms a tube or sheath around the reproductive organs.

Example

"The perigonium of the orchid flower is a distinctive feature of the plant's reproductive system."

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