What is "perigonia"

Perigonium \Per`i*go"ni*um\, n.; pl. Perigonia. [NL.] Same as Perigone.

n. (plural of perigonium English)

1. n. collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils [syn: perianth, chlamys, floral envelope, perigone]

2. [also: perigonia (pl)]

See perigonium

Perigonia is a genus of moths in the Sphingidae family.