noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of perianth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: perianth
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
floral envelope
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noun
Meaning 2
collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: perianth, chlamys, perigone, perigonium
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: covering, natural covering, cover, plant organ
Narrower terms: falls
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