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calix definition

ca·lix (kā′liks′, kal′iks′)

noun pl. calices ca′·li·ces′ (kā′lə sēz′, kal′ə-)

a cup; chalice

Etymology: L < IE base *kel(k)-, cup > Gr kylix, kalyx, Sans kaláa-h (jug)

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