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perula.

One of the scales of a leaf bud.

6 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. One of the scales of a leaf bud.

  2. A pouchlike portion of the perianth in certain orchids.

Where this word comes from

From Latin pērula, diminutive of pera (“wallet”), from Ancient Greek πήρα (pḗra). Compare French pérule.

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