calyx

Signification (Anglais)

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.
3. Any of various cup-like structures.
4. Any of various cup-like structures.
5. Any of various cup-like structures.

Concepts

calice

sépale

Synonymes

corolla

chalice

sepal

sepals

stem

stem of fruit

sludge barrel

sludge bucket

bucket

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major calyx

calix

Traductions

cáliz

calice

cálice

calze

Calyx

kadeh

κάλυκας

كأس

bloemkelk

Kelchblüte

kelk

çanak

είδος μπουμπουκιού

Kelchblatt

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈkæ.lɪks/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From Latin calyx, from Ancient Greek κάλυξ (kálux, “case of a bud, husk”). Doublet of chalice and kelch.