sense 1 ˈkālə̇kəl or -ˈa-, sense 2 -ˈa- noun
( -s )
Etymology: modification of French calicule, from Latin calyculus small flower bud, calyx, diminutive of calyc-, calyx — more at calyx
1. : epicalyx
2.
[alteration of calicle ]
: calyculus
sense 1 ˈkālə̇kəl or -ˈa-, sense 2 -ˈa- noun
( -s )
Etymology: modification of French calicule, from Latin calyculus small flower bud, calyx, diminutive of calyc-, calyx — more at calyx
1. : epicalyx
2.
[alteration of calicle ]
: calyculus
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012