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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-rid-ee-uh m]
- /pəˈrɪd i əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [puh-rid-ee-uh m]
- /pəˈrɪd i əm/
Definitions of peridium word
- noun plural peridium the outer enveloping coat of the fruit body in many fungi. 1
- noun peridium the distinct outer layer of the spore-bearing organ in many fungi 0
- noun peridium the outer coat of the spore-bearing organ in certain fungi 0
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Origin of peridium
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < New Latin < German pērídion, diminutive of pḗra wallet; see -idium
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Parts of speech for Peridium
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peridium popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
peridium usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for peridium
noun peridium
- cortex — The cortex of the brain or of another organ is its outer layer.
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- what is peridium?
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