noun
calyx
Calyx (noun) means the outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.
noun
1
The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.
2
Any of various cup-like structures.
3
A chamber in the mammalian kidney through which urine passes.
4
The crown containing the viscera of crinoids and similar echinoderms, entoprocts, and the polyps of some cnidarians.
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Etymology
From Latin calyx, from Ancient Greek κάλυξ (kálux, “case of a bud, husk”). Doublet of chalice and kelch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of calyx?
"calyx" (noun) means the outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.
What are the different meanings of calyx?
"calyx" has 3 main meanings: 1. The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop; 2. Any of various cup-like structures; 3. A chamber in the mammalian kidney through which urine passes.