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Peridia

Peridium \Pe*rid"i*um\, n.; pl. Peridia. [NL., fr. Gr. ? about + ?, a dim. ending.] (Bot.) The envelope or coat of certain fungi, such as the puffballs and earthstars.

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peridia

n. (plural of peridium English)

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peridium

  1. n. outer layer of the spore-bearing organ in many fungi

  2. [also: peridia (pl)]

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