(n) collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils, Syn.perigone, floral envelope, perigonium, chlamys
(n) a progressive disease of connective tissue that is characterized by nodules along arteries; nodules may block the artery and result in inadequate circulation to the particular area, Syn.polyarteritis nodosa
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
n. [ Pref. peri- + Gr. 'anqos flower: cf. F. périanthe. ] (Bot.) (a) The leaves of a flower generally, especially when the calyx and corolla are not readily distinguished. (b) A saclike involucre which incloses the young fruit in most hepatic mosses. See Illust. of Hepatica. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. peri`apton, fr. peri`aptos hung about, peria`ptein to hang about; peri` about + 'a`ptein to tie: cf. F. périapte. ] A charm worn as a protection against disease or mischief; an amulet. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]
Now help, ye charming spells and periapts. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL., fr. Gr. peri` about + 'a`stron a star. ] (Astron.) That point, in the real or apparent orbit of one star revolving around another, at which the former is nearest to the latter. [ 1913 Webster ]
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