peristome
noun /'pɛrɪ,stoʊm/
- Definition
- (botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'peristome': She showed great peristome during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
5
Length
9