What does perithecium mean?
Definitions for perithecium
ˌpɛr əˈθi ʃi əm, -si əm; -ʃi ə, -si əperithe·ci·um
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Princeton's WordNet
peritheciumnoun
flask-shaped ascocarp
Wiktionary
peritheciumnoun
An ascocarp shaped like a skittle or ball, distinguished by a small pore, the ostiole, through which the spores are released one by one when ripe.
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perithecium
A perithecium is a type of fruiting body or spore-producing structure produced by certain types of fungi, including Ascomycetes. It is typically flask-shaped with a pore at the top through which the spores are released.
Webster Dictionary
Peritheciumnoun
an organ in certain fungi and lichens, surrounding and enveloping the masses of fructification
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. peri` around + box.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of perithecium in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of perithecium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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