calyx
noun /'keɪlɪks/
- Definition
- (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
- Example
- 'calyx' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Obsolete
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