perithecia

per·i·the·ci·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-uh-thee-shee-uh m, -shuh m, -see-uh m]
- /ˌpɛr əˈθi ʃi əm, -ʃəm, -si əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-uh-thee-shee-uh m, -shuh m, -see-uh m]
- /ˌpɛr əˈθi ʃi əm, -ʃəm, -si əm/

Definition of perithecia word

noun plural perithecia the fruiting body of ascomycetous fungi, typically a minute, more or less completely closed, globose or flask-shaped body enclosing the asci. 1

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Origin of perithecia

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1825-35; See origin at peri-, thecium

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perithecia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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