perigonium

per·i·go·ni·um

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-i-goh-nee-uh m]
- /ˌpɛr ɪˈgoʊ ni əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-i-goh-nee-uh m]
- /ˌpɛr ɪˈgoʊ ni əm/

Definition of perigonium word

noun plural perigonium the envelope of modified leaves surrounding the antheridia in mosses. 1

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Origin of perigonium

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1810-20; See origin at peri-, -gonium

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perigonium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

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