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Definition of nautilocalyx

nautilocalyx

/ˌnɔː.tɪ.loʊˈkeɪ.lɪks/
nau · ti · lo · ca · lyx
Plural:nautilocalyxes
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nautilocalyx Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any tropical plant belonging to the genus Nautilocalyx within the gesneriad family (Gesneriaceae), native to Central and South America, characterized by highly textured, often patterned foliage and tubular flowers.

Example

"The botanist added a new species of nautilocalyx to the conservatory's tropical plant collection."

• Rhymes for nautilocalyx

• Nearby Words

natal black snake
natto
nauru
nautilocalyx
nautilus
nauyaca
navy bean

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin, combining 'nautilo-' (referencing the nautilus shell) and Greek 'kalyx' (husk or floral cup), likely referring to the distinctive shape of the plant's calyx.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nautilocalyx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nautilocalyx
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