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calix


ca·lix

noun \ˈkā-liks, ˈka-\
plural ca·li·ces\ˈkā-lə-ˌsēz, ˈka-\

Definition of CALIX

: cup

Origin of CALIX

Latin calic-, calix — more at chalice
First Known Use: 1698

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