CALYX


Meaning of CALYX in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkeɪlɪks ]

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]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.