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Meaning of perigonial in English:

perigonial

Pronunciation /ˌpɛrɪˈɡəʊnɪəl/

adjective

Botany

  • Of or relating to a perigonium, especially that of a bryophyte.

Origin

Early 19th century. From perigonium + -al, after scientific Latin perigonialia (in folia perigonialia perigonial leaves).