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Definition of calyx

calyx

/ˈkeɪ.lɪks/
ca · lyx
Plural:calyces
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Adjective:calycine
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calyx Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The outermost whorl of a flower, consisting of sepals that typically enclose and protect the petals during the bud stage.

Example

"As the rosebud swelled, the green calyx peeled back to reveal the brilliant crimson petals inside."

2

A cup-like anatomical cavity or structure, particularly one of the funnel-shaped recesses in the kidney that collects urine.

Example

"A kidney stone can cause severe localized pain if it becomes lodged within a renal calyx."

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• Rhymes for calyx

• Nearby Words

calochortus
calx
calylophus
calyx
calzone
camas
camassia

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'calyx', derived from Ancient Greek 'kályx' (casing, husk, pod, shell), from the Proto-Indo-European root '*kel-' (to cover, conceal).

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