Definition of Peziza

1. Noun. Type genus of the Pezizaceae: a variety of cup fungus.

Exact synonyms: Genus Peziza
Generic synonyms: Fungus Genus
Group relationships: Family Pezizaceae, Pezizaceae
Member holonyms: Peziza Domicilina, Blood Cup, Fairy Cup, Peziza Coccinea

Definition of Peziza

1. n. A genus of fungi embracing a great number of species, some of which are remarkable for their regular cuplike form and deep colors.

Medical Definition of Peziza

1. A genus of fungi embracing a great number of species, some of which are remarkable for their regular cuplike form and deep colours. Origin: NL, corrupt. From L. Pezica a sessile mushroom, fr. Gr, fr, a foot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peziza

peyotl
peyotls
Peyronie's disease
peyse
peysed
peyses
peysing
Peyton Rous
peytral
peytrals
peytrel
peytrels
pezant
pezants
peziza (current term)
Peziza
Pezizaceae
Pezizales
Peziza coccinea
Peziza domicilina
pezizoid
pezizoid
Pezophaps
Pezophaps solitaria
Pezzer catheter
Pfalz
Pfannenstiel's incision
pfannkuchen
Pfaundler-Hurler syndrome
PFC

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