calyx

Meaning of calyx

noun
  1. The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.
  2. Any of various cup-like structures.

Information about calyx

  • It is a name.
  • The plural form of calyx is: calyxes.
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Hyphenation of calyx

ca-lyx

  • It consists of 2 syllables and 5 chars.
  • calyx is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables

Translation of calyx

Words that rhyme with calyx

codariocalyx, epicalyx, glycocalyx, gonocalyx, microcalyx, nectocalyx

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