peridium Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun outer layer of the spore-bearing organ in many fungi

WordNet

Pe*rid"i*um noun
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. about + , a dim. ending.
Wordforms
plural Peridia
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) The envelope or coat of certain fungi, such as the puffballs and earthstars.

Webster 1913