(n) a discomycetous fungus of the genus Peziza; the fragile fruiting body is a ghostly white but stains yellow when broken; favors strongly alkaline habitats
‖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 ]