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Definition of codariocalyx

codariocalyx

/koʊˌdɑːri.oʊˈkeɪlɪks/
co · dar · i · o · ca · lyx
Plural:codariocalyces
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codariocalyx Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of flowering plants in the legume family (Fabaceae), native to tropical Asia, best known for including the telegraph plant which exhibits rapid, visible leaf movement in response to light and sound.

Example

"Botanists frequently study members of the codariocalyx genus to understand the unusual motor cells that allow their leaflets to physically pivot."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'kodarion', meaning a little fleece, and 'calyx', meaning a cup or husk, likely referring to the structure of the plant's seed pod or floral casing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Codariocalyx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/codariocalyx
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