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Peziza

Peziza Meaning & Definition
Peziza Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Peziza?

[n] type genus of the Pezizaceae: a variety of cup fungus

Synonyms | Synonyms for Peziza: genus Peziza

Related Terms | Find terms related to Peziza:

See Also | blood cup | fairy cup | family Pezizaceae | fungus genus | Peziza coccinea | Peziza domicilina | Pezizaceae

Peziza In Webster's Dictionary

\Pe*zi"za\, n. [NL., corrupt. from L. pezica a sessile mushroom, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, a foot.] (Bot.) A genus of fungi embracing a great number of species, some of which are remarkable for their regular cuplike form and deep colors.

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