Defn: A grayish or dark green mineral, consisting essentially of magnesia (magnesium oxide), occurring in granular forms or in isometric crystals.
PERICLINIUM
Per`i*clin"i*um, n.; pl. Periclinia. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Defn: The involucre which surrounds the common receptacle in composite flowers.
PERICLITATE Pe*ric"li*tate, v. t. Etym: [L. periclitatus, p.p. of periclitari, fr. periculum.]
Defn: To endanger. [Obs.]
Periclitating, pardi! the whole family. Sterne.
PERICLITATION
Pe*ric`li*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. periclitatio: cf. F. périclitation.]
1. Trial; experiment. [Obs.]
2. The state of being in peril. [Obs.]
PERICOPE
Pe*ric"o*pe, n. Etym: [L., section of a book, Gr.
Defn: A selection or extract from a book; especially (Theol.), a selection from the Bible, appointed to be read in the churches or used as a text for a sermon.