Calyx: meaning, definitions and examples

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calyx

 

[ หˆkeษช.lษชks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรกlix

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฒเคฟเค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kelch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaliks

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐัˆะตั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kielich

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ผ๏ผˆใŒใ๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรกliz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงanak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฝƒ๋ฐ›์นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฃุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalich

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kalich

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฑ่ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kelih

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรกlรญks

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะปะธx

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalyks

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,068, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.