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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

perithecium

/pərɪˈθiːkiəm/ noun · British & US
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What does perithecium mean?

noun

A type of fruiting body in fungi, typically a sac-like structure that contains the spores. It is a key reproductive structure in many species of fungi.

Example

"The mycologist carefully examined the perithecium under the microscope to study its internal structure."

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