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Definition of calylophus
calylophus
/ˌkæl.ɪˈloʊ.fəs/
ca · ly · lo · phus
Plural:calylophuses
calylophus Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
Any plant of the former genus Calylophus (now generally classified under Oenothera) in the evening primrose family Onagraceae, native to central and southwestern North America and cultivated for its profuse, cup-shaped, bright yellow cuatro-petaled flowers.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calylophus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calylophus