'Peziza' definitions:

Definition of 'Peziza'

(from WordNet)
noun
Type genus of the Pezizaceae: a variety of cup fungus [syn: Peziza, genus Peziza]

Definition of 'Peziza'

From: GCIDE
  • Peziza \Pe*zi"za\, prop. n. [NL., corrupt. from L. pezica a sessile mushroom, fr. Gr. pe`zis, fr. pe`za, poy`s, 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. [1913 Webster]

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