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Meaning of perigynium | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
pɛɹɪˈd͡ʒɪnɪəm

Definitions

A specialized sheath-like bract that surrounds the ovary or fruit of some flowering plants, especially those in the family Cyperaceae (sedges); utricle.

Equivalents

Suomi pullakko

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

perigyny Perihelion perihelium perihepatitis periherm perihermion

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