| 单词 | calyx | 
| 释义 | Word Frequency calyx(ˈkeɪlɪks, ˈkælɪks) nounWord forms:  plural calyxes or calyces (ˈkælɪˌsiːz, ˈkeɪlɪ-) 1.  the sepals of a flower collectively, forming the outer floral envelope that protects the developing flower bud Compare corolla 2.  any cup-shaped cavity or structure, esp any of the divisions of the human kidney (renal calyx) that form the renal pelvis  Derived formscalycate (ˈkælɪˌkeɪt) adjective Word originC17: from Latin, from Greek kalux shell, from kaluptein to cover, hide | 
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