calyxes

Variant of calyx

calyx definition

ca·lyx (kā′liks′; also, kal′iks′)

noun pl. calyxes ca′·lyx′es or calyces ca′·ly·ces′ (kā′lə sēz′; also kal′ə sēz′)

  1. the outer whorl of protective leaves (sepals) of a flower, usually green
  2. Zool. a cuplike part or cavity

Etymology: L, outer covering, pod < Gr kalyx: for IE base see calix

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