Peziza \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.
Peziza n : type genus of the Pezizaceae: a variety of cup fungus [syn: {genus Peziza}]