English word perisporium comes from English peri- (Around or surrounding:. Near:.), English spore, English -ium
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| peri- | English (eng) | Around or surrounding:. Near:. |
| spore | English (eng) | To produce spores. A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.. A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions. |
| -ium | English (eng) | (by extension, humorous) Appended to common words to create scientific-sounding or humorous-sounding fictional substance names.. (chemistry) Used to form the names of metal elements, after the style of early-named elements, as well as the isotopes of hydrogen.. (chemistry) Used to form the temporary systematic element name of a metallic or nonmetallic element which is postulated to exist, or [...] |
| perisporium | English (eng) | (mycology) the outer part of a spore wall which often disappears in older spores. |