PERIDERMS

Noun

periderms

plural of periderm

Source: Wiktionary


PERIDERM

Per"i*derm, n.

1. (Bot.)

Definition: The outer layer of bark.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The hard outer covering of hydroids and other marine animals; the perisarc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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