n. (also calix) (pl. calyces or calyxes) 1 Bot. the sepals collectively, forming the protective layer of a flower in bud. 2 Biol. any cuplike cavity or structure.
[ L f. Gk kalux case of bud, husk: cf. kalupto hide ]
CALYX
Meaning of CALYX in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012