PERISTREPHIC
Per`i*streph"ic, a. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Turning around; rotatory; revolving; as, a peristrephic painting (of a panorama).
PERISTYLE
Per"i*style, n. Etym: [L. peristylum, Gr. péristyle.] (Arch.)
Defn: A range of columns with their entablature, etc.; specifically, a complete system of columns, whether on all sides of a court, or surrounding a building, such as the cella of a temple. Used in the former sense, it gives name to the larger and inner court of a Roman dwelling, the peristyle. See Colonnade.
PERISYSTOLE Per`i*sys"to*le, n. Etym: [Pref. peri- + systole: cf. F. périsystole.] (Physiol.)
Defn: The interval between the diastole and systole of the heart. It is perceptible only in the dying.
PERITE
Pe*rite", a. Etym: [L. peritus.]
Defn: Skilled. [Obs.]
PERITHECIUM
Per`i*the"ci*um, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Defn: An organ in certain fungi and lichens, surrounding and enveloping the masses of fructification. Henslow.