(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:57:09

Pe*zi"za (?), n. [NL., corrupt. from L. pezica a sessile mushroom, fr. Gr. , fr. , , 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.

 

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