perigone

/ˌpɛrɪˈɡoʊni/; per-i-GOH-nee

Definitions

1. noun

The part of a flower that is left behind after the petals have dropped, especially in orchids

“The perigone of the exotic orchid was a beautiful sight to behold.”

Synonyms

  • petal
  • sepals

Antonyms

  • epigone
  • imago