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