Noun: perianth 'pe-ree,anth
- Collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils
"The perianth of the lily includes both its sepals and petals";
- chlamys, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium
Derived forms: perianths
Type of: cover, covering, natural covering, plant organ
Part of: bloom, blossom, flower
Encyclopedia: Perianth