calyx /kāˈliks or kalˈiks/

1. The outer covering of a flower, its modified leaves termed sepals that protect the developing flower (botany)
2. Any cup-like structure in the body, esp any of the cavities of the kidney

calycanthemy /kal-ik-anˈthi-mi/ noun

(Gr anthemon flower) the condition of having the calyx like a corolla

calycanthus /kal-ik-anˈthəs/ noun

The Carolina allspice or strawberry shrub, a N American shrub of the Calycanthaˈceae a family of plants in which there is a transition from sepals to petals

Calyciflorae /-is-i-flōˈrē or -flöˈ/ plural noun

(L flōs, flōris flower) a subclass of dicotyledons with a corolla of distinct petals

calyciform /kal-isˈ/ adjective

Having the form of a calyx

calycˈinal or calycine /kalˈi-sīn/ adjective

Relating to or resembling a calyx

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