PERIDIUMS

Noun

peridiums

plural of peridium

Anagrams

• presidium

Source: Wiktionary


PERIDIUM

Pe*rid"i*um, n.; pl. Peridia. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: The envelope or coat of certain fungi, such as the puffballs and earthstars.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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26 June 2025

DISPIRITEDLY

(adverb) in a dispirited manner without hope; “the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances”


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