‖n. [ NL. So called in allusion to the golden apples of the Hesperides. See Hesperides. ] (Bot.) A large berry with a thick rind, as a lemon or an orange. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n.; pl.Peridia [ NL., fr. Gr. peri` about + &unr_;, a dim. ending. ] (Bot.) The envelope or coat of certain fungi, such as the puffballs and earthstars. [ 1913 Webster ]