floral envelope
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floral envelope
noun Botany.
the calyx and corolla of a flower.
Origin:
1820–30
1820–30
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World English Dictionary
| floral envelope | |
| —n | |
| the part of a flower that surrounds the stamens and pistil: the calyx and corolla (considered together) or the perianth | |
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floral envelope
is always a great word to know.
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| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
American Heritage
Science Dictionary
floral envelope  (flôr'əl) Pronunciation Key
See perianth. |
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Example sentences
The inner, usually bright-colored portion of the floral envelope.
The floral envelope, consisting of the sepals and petals if both are present, or either of them if the other is absent.
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