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Webster 1913 Edition

Peridium

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Pe-rid′i-um

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Noun.

;

pl.

Peridia

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[NL., fr. Gr.

περί

about + [GREEK], a dim. ending.]

(Bot.)

The envelope or coat of certain fungi, such as the puffballs and earthstars.