calyx

noun

ca·lyx | \ ˈkā-liks also ˈka-

plural calyxes or calyces\ ˈkā-lə-ˌsēz

also ˈka- \

Definition of calyx

1 : the usually green outer whorl of a flower consisting of separate or fused sepals

2 : a cuplike division of the renal pelvis surrounding one or more renal papillae

3 : a cup-shaped animal structure (such as the body wall of a crinoid)

Examples of calyx in a Sentence

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If possible, push the calyx down the stem to reveal a little more of a wire/stem for the bacon roll to sit on. — Fox News, "Chef Mark Bailey's Last-Minute Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner!," 14 Feb. 2018 The calyx encloses the ripe fruit, acting as a protective structure. — Earl Nickel, San Francisco Chronicle, "Versatile evergreen Falkia repens covers a lot of ground," 26 Jan. 2018 This was what hip-hop would sound like if it were conceived inside of the calyx of an African violet, unfurling and wet. — Danielle Jackson, Longreads, "The Mastery and Magic of Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah," 15 Sep. 2017

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