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peridium.

The outer layer that covers the spore-bearing organ in many fungi.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The outer layer that covers the spore-bearing organ in many fungi.

Where this word comes from

A New Latin form of Ancient Greek πηρίδιον (pērídion, “little pouch”).

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