noun
calyx
Calyx (noun) means (botany) The ring of sepals that covers and protects a flower bud before it opens.
noun
1
(botany) The ring of sepals that covers and protects a flower bud before it opens.
2
Any of several structures shaped like a cup.
3
(anatomy) A cavity in the kidney through which urine flows.
4
(zoology) The cup-shaped body holding the internal organs of crinoids and some related sea creatures.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin calyx, from Ancient Greek κάλυξ (kálux, "case of a bud, husk"); a doublet of chalice and kelch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of calyx?
"calyx" (noun) means (botany) The ring of sepals that covers and protects a flower bud before it opens.
What are the different meanings of calyx?
"calyx" has 3 main meanings: 1. (botany) The ring of sepals that covers and protects a flower bud before it opens; 2. Any of several structures shaped like a cup; 3. (anatomy) A cavity in the kidney through which urine flows.
