perula

noun — 2 senses

perula

noun

Etymology From Latin pērula, diminutive of pera (“wallet”), from Ancient Greek πήρα (pḗra). Compare French pérule.

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences One of the scales of a leaf bud.

2

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A pouchlike portion of the perianth in certain orchids.

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