ˌpezəˈzā(ˌ)lēz noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Peziza + -ales
: an order of epigeal mostly saprophytic fungi (subclass Euascomycetes) having asci borne in a hymenium that is usually exposed before maturity and on or in a fleshy or horny apothecium often colored and typically shaped like a cup, saucer, or disc — see helvellaceae , pezizaceae