First Known Use: 1693
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calyx
noun ca·lyx \ˈkā-liks also ˈka-\
plural ca·lyx·es or ca·ly·ces \ˈkā-lə-ˌsēz also ˈka-\
Definition of CALYX
1
: the usually green outer whorl of a flower consisting of sepals
2
: a cuplike animal structure (as the body wall of a crinoid)
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Origin of CALYX
Latin calyc-, calyx, from Greek kalyx — more at chalice
CALYXES Defined for Kids
calyx
noun ca·lyx \ˈkā-liks\
plural ca·lyx·es or ca·ly·ces \-lə-ˌsēz\
Definition of CALYX for Kids
: the usually green outer part of a flower consisting of sepals
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calyx
noun ca·lyx
plural ca·lyx·es or ca·ly·ces \ˈkā-lə-ˌsēz also ˈkal-ə-\ also ca·li·ces
Medical Definition of CALYX
: a cuplike division of the renal pelvis surrounding one or more renal papillae
Variants of CALYX
ca·lyx also ca·lix \ˈkā-liks also ˈkal-iks\
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