n. (pl.-gia) spore case or receptacle of ferns, fungi, etc. sporangial, a.sporangiferous, a. having sporangia. sporangiform, a. like sporangium. sporangiophore, n. stalk bearing sporangium.
Green represents the Islamic minority. Orange stands for the Hindu Tamils. The sword denotes authority. The four pipul leaves symbolize Buddhism. Effective date: 7 September 1978.