Calyx: meaning, definitions and examples
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calyx
[ หkeษช.lษชks ]
botanical term
A calyx is the outermost whorl of a flower, typically consisting of green leaf-like structures known as sepals that protect the flower bud before it blooms. It often plays a role in the overall structure of the flower, supporting petals and other reproductive parts.
Synonyms
flower sheath, sepals.
Examples of usage
- The calyx of the rose is often green and protects the bloom.
- Botanists study the differences in calyx structures among various plant species.
- In some flowers, the calyx can be colorful and attract pollinators.
Translations
Translations of the word "calyx" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cรกlix
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคฟเคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Kelch
๐ฎ๐ฉ kaliks
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะตัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kielich
๐ฏ๐ต ่ผ๏ผใใ๏ผ
๐ซ๐ท calice
๐ช๐ธ cรกliz
๐น๐ท รงanak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฝ๋ฐ์นจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฃุณ
๐จ๐ฟ kalich
๐ธ๐ฐ kalich
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑ่ผ
๐ธ๐ฎ kelih
๐ฎ๐ธ kรกlรญks
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐะปะธx
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฅแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kalyks
๐ฒ๐ฝ cรกliz
Etymology
The term 'calyx' originates from the Greek word 'kalyx', which translates to 'husk' or 'cover'. This term was adopted in the 16th century into Latin as 'calyx', referring specifically to the outer part of flower structures. Over time, its botanical significance became standardized, allowing it to be used widely in scientific descriptions of flowering plants. The word has retained its original meaning in botany and is commonly used in gardening, horticulture, and plant biology to describe the protective covering of flower buds.