perianthate
|per-i-anth-ate|
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/ˈpɛriˌænθeɪt/
relating to a flower's outer part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'perianthate' originates from the Greek word 'perianthos', where 'peri-' meant 'around' and 'anthos' meant 'flower'.
Historical Evolution
'perianthos' transformed into the New Latin word 'perianthium', and eventually became the modern English word 'perianthate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'around the flower', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having or relating to a perianth'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or relating to a perianth, which is the outer part of a flower, typically consisting of the calyx and corolla.
The perianthate structure of the flower was evident in its vibrant petals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/08 11:22