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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-uh-thee-shee-uh m, -shuh m, -see-uh m]
- /ˌpɛr əˈθi ʃi əm, -ʃəm, -si əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [per-uh-thee-shee-uh m, -shuh m, -see-uh m]
- /ˌpɛr əˈθi ʃi əm, -ʃəm, -si əm/
Definitions of perithecium word
- noun plural perithecium the fruiting body of ascomycetous fungi, typically a minute, more or less completely closed, globose or flask-shaped body enclosing the asci. 1
- noun perithecium a flask-shaped structure containing asci that are discharged from an apical pore; a type of ascocarp 0
- noun perithecium in certain ascomycetous fungi, a flasklike case containing the spore sacs (asci) 0
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Origin of perithecium
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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Parts of speech for Perithecium
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perithecium 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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