perigonial

/ˌpɛrɪɡəˈniəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or forming the appendages, usually leaf-like, at the base of a flower, as in grasses and some other monocotyledons.

“The perigonial leaves of the grass are an essential part of its reproductive cycle.”

2. noun

A perigonial leaf or appendage.

“The perigonial on the center of the flower caught the eye of the botanist.”

Synonyms

  • perigonal
  • perigonial leaf

Antonyms

  • distal
  • terminal