Major calyx

ca·lyx (k

ks, k

ks)

n. pl. ca·lyx·es or ca·ly·ces (k

-s

, k

1. The sepals of a flower considered as a group.

2. A cuplike structure or organ, such as one of the cuplike divisions of the pelvis or of the kidney.

3. A collecting structure in the kidney.

[Latin calyx, calyc-, from Greek kalux.]

calyx [ˈkeɪlɪks ˈkælɪks]

n pl calyxes, calyces [ˈkælɪˌsiːz ˈkeɪlɪ-]

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the sepals of a flower collectively, forming the outer floral envelope that protects the developing flower bud Compare corolla

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) any cup-shaped cavity or structure, esp any of the divisions of the human kidney (renal calyx) that form the renal pelvis

[from Latin, from Greek kalux shell, from kaluptein to cover, hide]

calycate [ˈkælɪˌkeɪt] adj

calyx (k

ks, k

ks)

The sepals of a flower considered as a group. The calyx is the outermost whorl of a flower. See more at sepal.

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun

calyx - (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green

phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants

sepal - one of the green parts that form the calyx of a flower

hull - persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry

chlamys, floral envelope, perianth, perigone, perigonium - collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils

pappus - calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions

curl, curlicue, gyre, ringlet, scroll, whorl, coil, roll - a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

Translations

calyx [ˈkeɪlɪks] N (calyxes or calyces (pl)) [ˈkeɪlɪsiːz] → cáliz m

calyx

n pl <calyces or -es> → Blütenkelch m

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Aristolochia durior
Aristolochia macrophylla
bladder campion
calyces
Calycinal
calycine
calycle
Calycular
Calyculate
calyculus
chlamys
chocolate root
Dutchman's-pipe
epicalyx
evening lychnis
false calyx
floral cup
floral envelope
Geum rivale

Major Automated System Review Council
major axes
major axes
major axis
major axis
Major basic protein
Major Basic Protein Homolog
Major Bile Duct Injury
major binding protein
Major Boothroyd
Major Bowes
major bracket
Major Brackets
Major Branch Zone
Major British Banking Group
Major Broadcasting Cable
Major Broadcasting Cable Network
Major Budget Issue
Major Burn
major business asset transfer
Major Business Facility Job
Major Business Objective
Major Business Projects Program
Major Business Travel Services
Major Caliber Lightweight Gun

Major calyx

major cancer
Major Capital School Construction Program
Major Capsid Protein
Major Case Prints
Major Case Response Team
Major Cases Requiring Intensive Management Review
Major Category Code
Major Central Research Facilities
Major character
Major Cities Chiefs Association
Major Cities of Europe
Major Clinical Year
Major Clusters of Orthologous Genes
Major Code
Major Collector
Major Collision Investigation Unit
major combat element
Major Combat Operations
Major Combat Unit
major combination
Major Command
Major Command Coordination Center
Major Command Equipment Control Officer
Major Command of Primary Responsibility

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