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Synonyms for calyx in English

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calyx:
- calyx

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Detailed Synonyms for calyx in English

calyx:

calyx [the ~] noun

the calyx
the calyx
- calyx [the ~] noun
the calyx

– (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green ¹
the calyx
– (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green ¹
- calyx [the ~] noun

Related Words for "calyx":

calyces, calyxes

Alternate Synonyms for "calyx":

coil; whorl; roll; curl; curlicue; ringlet; gyre; scroll

Related Definitions for "calyx":

(botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green¹

Related Synonyms for calyx

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